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Presidential Leadership and Conflict Resolution
President Obama brought the policeman and the professor together for some "conflict resolution" last night. What did the "beer summit" accomplish? Is a similar strategy working with Congress? Will it help to achieve the goals of foreign policy? Also, the recession is worse that originally reported, and Congress finds more cash for clunkers.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenPresident Obama brought the policeman and the professor together for some "conflict resolution" last night. What did the "beer summit" accomplish? Is a similar strategy working with Congress? Will it help to achieve the goals of foreign policy? Also, good news in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and a rush of new car buyers burned up a billion dollars in cash for clunkers in less than a week. Congress has extended the program in just one day.
Banner image: Police Sergeant James Crowley (2nd R), shares a beer and speaks with Professor Henry Louis Gates, (2nd L), alongside President Obama (R) and Vice President Biden (L) on the South Lawn of the White House. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images
