To the Point
Managing the Economy; Civil Rights in Louisiana
The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut produced a sigh of relief this week in the markets. What does it mean for homeowners and prospective buyers? Is it a bailout for speculators and unwise investors? Also, Bush accuses Democrats of politics on the child health bill, and an update today’s massive demonstration in rural Louisiana. Radio host Michael Baisden (L) and Rev. Al Sharpton (C) march towards Jena High school during a civil rights march on September 20, 2007 in Jena, Louisiana. Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe Federal Reserve's interest rate cut produced a sigh of relief this week in the markets. What does it mean for homeowners and prospective buyers? Is it a bailout for speculators and unwise investors? Also, Bush accuses Democrats of politics on the child health bill and, on an expanded Reporter's Notebook, the tiny town of Jena, Louisiana is the site of a massive protest today. Are there different standards of justice for blacks and whites?
