Violence in Mexico May Mean Spring Break in Palm Springs

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Violence in Mexico changes plans for spring break, and a "trigger" provision in last month's state budget deal may increase cuts in state spending and raises in taxes. Also, despite the financial crisis, legislators are wined and dined by lobbyists. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, economic recession now threatens political upheaval around the world.

A "trigger" provision in last month's state budget deal may increase both cuts in state spending and raises in taxes. We hear what federal stimulus money has to do with it. Plus, violence in Mexico is changing a lot of plans for spring break vacations. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, forget the "axis of evil."  Economic recession now threatens political upheaval around the world, with national security consequences here in the US. We look at potential sources of trouble. Is Washington paying attention?

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Karen Radziner