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Monday August 22, 2005

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Week of August 22, 2005

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10:00Gas Prices and the U.S. Economy

Guest host: Steve Roberts

With gas prices approaching $3 a gallon in some cities, the cost of energy is becoming a political issue. A panel of experts discusses the sharp rise in energy costs and the impact on the U.S. economy.

Guests

Philip K. Verleger, nonresident senior fellow at the Institute for International Economics

Thorsten Fischer, senior economist covering the energy markets for Economy.com

Kateri Callahan, president and CEO of the Alliance to Save Energy

11:00Barry Lynn "End of the Line" (Doubleday)

Guest host: Steve Roberts

The former editor of "Global Business" magazine outlines the risks of globalization and offers solutions to strengthen the American economy.

Guests

Barry Lynn, fellow at the New American Foundation.

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