Recovery Act: Changing unemployment rates

By Courtney Ann Jackson-Talk Radio News Service

A senior administration official from Vice President Biden's office discusses how the recession has been broad-based. The Recovery Act's programs are helping areas that have higher unemployment rates. (0:50)
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Inaugural Radio Row: Senior Fellow and Director of American Progress Daniel J. Weiss

International Affairs Correspondent Blanquita Cullum talks to Daniel J. Weiss, Senior Fellow and the Director of Climate Strategy at American Progress about environmental issues, the Bush administration and Obamas policies. (8:53)
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Mexican Ambassador cites 'record seizures' of drugs

At a discussion on the Merida Initiative, Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan says that there have been record seizures of drugs in the last year alone. Sarukhan says that in 2007, 57.3 tonnes of cocaine were seized. In addition, Sarukhan notes that the $206.5 million seized was the biggest cash seizure in the world. The Merida Initiative has the aim of combating the threats of drug trafficking and transnational crimes. (1:01)
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