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Asset-driven recovery still needs work
A lot of companies are reporting good profits, but many people are unsure if things have really turned around. What gives? Commentator Robert Reich says it's not that hard to figure out. (11/18/2009)
Avoid bailouts: Restore Glass-Steagall
The five biggest Wall Street banks are raking in huge profits and paying fat salaries with more confidence they'll receive bailouts if they get into trouble. Commentator Robert Reich offers this solution to avoid "too big to fail." (11/04/2009)
Examining the insurer-government bout
The House Judiciary Committee has voted to strip health insurance companies of their ability to get together and fix prices, and the Senate plans to do the same. Commentator Robert Reich examines the skirmish between government and private insurers. (10/21/2009)
Will health care reform pass Senate?
The Senate will cast a final, formal vote on health care reform early next week. What are the chances of a reform bill passing? Pretty good, according to Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who gives Steve Chiotakis a congressional play-by-play. (10/02/2009)
What good does the Dow rising do?
The Dow Industrials has made a run at hitting the 10,000 mark recently. Commentator Robert Reich says the rally isn't really helping working Americans. (09/23/2009)
No recovery with so many unemployed
While some sectors of the economy are improving, the labor market is still hurting. Commentator Robert Reich says that's bad news for a real recovery. (09/09/2009)
My sobering summer road trip
Even on vacation, economists can't help themselves: They think about money. Commentator Robert Reich tells us what his recent road trip with his son taught him about the state of the U.S. economy. (08/26/2009)
Big Pharma deal sets bad precedent
Last week's news of a deal between the White House and big pharmaceutical companies over drug pricing struck some as a step too far. Commentator Robert Reich explains how this could change future health care legislation. (08/12/2009)
A summer drive to ride out the economy
Road trips are back this summer, as families cope with an ailing economy. Commentator Robert Reich says slowing down for a drive down the highway is actually a good thing. (07/29/2009)
Tax the wealthy, keep everyone healthy
The big debate over health care reform is how to pay for it. The latest proposal comes at a very high price -- more than $1 trillion. To help pay for it, House Democrats want to tax the wealthy. Commentator Robert Reich says that's a good idea. (07/15/2009)
