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Politics, the Economy and Lifestyles: Predictions for 2009
A black man won the White House, while a white woman from Alaska won the hearts of conservatives. The economy imploded as financial scandals rocked the headlines, and Americans began to rethink their consumer ways. 2008 was definitely one for the history books. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry looks at what's ahead in 2009. Also, the political pitfalls of filling four senate seats, and kicking off the new year on the gridiron.
By Sara Terry • • 1h 0m ListenA black man won the White House, while a white woman from Alaska won the hearts of conservatives. The economy imploded as financial scandals rocked the headlines, and Americans began to rethink their consumer ways. 2008 was definitely one for the history books. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, guest host Sara Terry looks at what's ahead in 2009. Also, the political pitfalls of filling four senate seats, and it's a football time of year, filled with bowls, coaches and corporate sponsors.
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3 storiesThe Governor Lays Out His Budget Plan
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's staff presented a new plan this morning to close an 18-month budget deficit, which is expected to reach $41.6 billion. The Governor's plan includes increasing taxes and deep cuts into several programs. Evan Halper is following the story for the Los Angeles Times .
Read the story6 minFears, Hopes and Predictions for 2009
An election that turned conventional political wisdom upside down and an economy that turned everything upside down; 2008 was a year of some of the most profound changes Americans have experienced in decades. How will those changes play out in the year to come? Can Barack Obama capitalize on a new political landscape? Will the economy…
Read the story34 minCollege Bowls, Fired Coaches and Corporate Sponsors
It's a football time of year.
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