Economic Stimulus and the Promise of Bipartisanship

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Barack Obama said he'd restore the economy in a bipartisan way, but debate over his stimulus package sounds all too familiar. Also, President Obama and George Mitchell reach out to Arabs. On Reporter's Notebook, the first bill likely to be signed into law by President Obama.

Barack Obama said he'd restore the economy in a bipartisan way, but debate over his stimulus package sounds all too familiar. We hear about his visit to Capitol Hill today and the prospects for consensus. Also, President Obama and Middle East envoy George Mitchell reach out to Arabs and Muslims. Congress, in the meantime, is in the process of sending its first bill to the Obama White House. We hear about Lilly Ledbetter and gender-discrimination wages.

Banner image: President Obama speaks to the press after meeting with the House Republican Conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Photo: Saul Loeb/AFPGetty Images

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Katie Cooper