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Big Fires Raise Big Questions about Money
Will budget cuts damage the mutual aid system as fire season burns on? Also, will player trades help the Dodgers get into the playoffs? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, banks that were "too big to fail" were rescued from the consequences of bad decisions with taxpayer money. As they begin to pay it back, they've grown even bigger.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenAs the fire season really gets underway, state and local budget cuts raise challenging questions. Will firefighters always be available? Should homeowners near wilderness fire zones pay for their own protection? Also, will new players help the Dodgers make the playoffs? On oure rebroadcast of today's To the Point, banks that were "too big to fail" were rescued from the consequences of bad decisions with taxpayer money. They're beginning to pay it back at the same time, they've grown even bigger. What does that mean for consumers? Can government get the banks under control before they get reckless again?
