Economy

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Showdown In The Euro Zone

May 15, 2012

Diane and her guests discuss political paralysis in Greece, a worsening crisis in Spain, and a setback for Angela Merkel in Germany. The fate of the euro hangs in the balance as EU finance ministers meet for a high-stakes summit.

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Risky Bank Investments and The U.S. Economy

May 14, 2012

Reports of a massive trading blunder at JPMorgan Chase renew debate over new rules for banks. Diane and guests discuss what risky bank investments mean for the U.S. economy and ongoing efforts to impose new regulations for the banking industry.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

May 11, 2012

President Obama announced he supports same-sex marriage one day after North Carolina voters approved a constitutional amendment banning it; incumbent Republican Senator Richard Lugar lost the Indiana primary to a Tea Party candidate; and the U.S. Postal Service dropped a plan to close thousands of rural post offices. Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune, Jeanne Cummings of Bloomberg News and syndicated columnist Steve Roberts join Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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Facing America's Obesity Crisis

May 10, 2012

A new study predicts 42% of American adults will be obese by the year 2030. Diane and her guests discuss efforts to address America's multi-billion dollar public health crisis.

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What French and Greek Election Results Mean for European Economic Unity

May 8, 2012

Voters in France and Greece weigh in on German-led austerity measures: What weekend election results mean for efforts to manage the European debt crisis.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-05-04/friday-news-roundup-domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

May 4, 2012

U.S. job growth slowed again in April but the unemployment rate dropped to 8.1 percent; the Department of Justice charged more than 100 individuals with $450 million in Medicare fraud; Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich suspended his campaign; and 13 people were charged Wednesday in one of the biggest college hazing cases ever prosecuted in the U.S. Greg Ip of The Economist, Susan Page of USA Today and Reid Wilson of National Journal join Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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Signs of a Slowdown in Health Care Spending

Signs of a Slowdown in Health Care Spending

May 3, 2012

There are signs that health care spending growth has slowed down in the last few years. Diane and her panel of experts look at what higher deductibles, a move away from fee-for-service plans and other changes could mean for future health...

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-04-27/friday-news-roundup-domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

April 27, 2012

The U.S. economy showed slowed growth in the first quarter of the year. The supreme court held a hearing on Arizona’s controversial immigration law. Former speaker of the house, Newt Gingrich, said he’s quitting the GOP presidential...

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Backlash Over Eurozone Austerity Measures

April 25, 2012

The Dutch government falls and Spain slips back into recession. Fallout from German-imposed austerity measures and new concerns over eurozone economies

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-04-23/managing-burden-student-debt

Managing the Burden of Student Debt.

April 23, 2012

President Obama is calling on Congress to stop federal student loan rates from doubling this summer. Republicans argue extending the current 3.4 percent rate would cost taxpayers too much. We discuss the implications for families and the economy.

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