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Can Federal Stimulus Money Save California Schools?
We hear how many Californians have gone without health insurance and talk to the state school superintendent about federal stimulus money and teachers’ jobs. Plus, how recession has studios driving a hard bargain with Hollywood stars. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, a look at what’s been accomplished at the G-20 summit in London.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenCalifornia schools have been counting on federal stimulus money to avoid cutting more programs and laying off teachers. They may be in for a disappointment. We talk with California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Also, how recession has studios driving a hard bargain with Hollywood stars. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, G-20 leaders including Barack Obama are proclaiming success. We hear what’s been accomplished and what’s been left out and what’s next for the President at the 60th anniversary of NATO.
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4 storiesThe G-20 and the World's Economic Order
Despite predictions that their nations would be divided, the G-20 leaders said today they will take unified action against the global recession. The US and Britain say they got what they wanted. Sarkozy of France says it's “more than we could have hoped for.” Germany's Merkel calls it “almost historic.”
Read the story24 minUninsured in California
Twelve million Californians went without health insurance at some point in the past two years. That's 37% of all those under the age of 65. That's from Families USA, a Washington lobby for healthcare consumers. Ron Pollack is Executive Director.
Read the story7 minCan Federal Stimulus Money Save California Schools?
Education spending is so confusing that different reports contain different numbers for how much California schools might get from $44 billion in stimulus money. But the conclusions are all the same, that there won't be enough to avoid more cuts in programs and a sizeable number of layoffs.
Read the story13 minRecession Has Studios Driving a Hard Bargain with Stars
For many years, Hollywood studios have been trying to cut back on the superstar compensation that means multiple millions for big names. Now, the recession has provided an opportunity that is transforming the business . Kim Masters is host of KCRW's program The Business . She's also author of The Keys to the Kingdom : The Rise of Michael…
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