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President Bush just signed a new and expanded G.I. Bill into law. We talk with Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, about the bill – which aims to give hundreds of thousands of military veterans a free college education at state universities. Also: it’s Day One for New York’s new trans fat regulation. How are restaurants coping? And, more importantly, will your fried chicken still be flaky and crispy?
Guests:
Paul RieckhoffLife After Trans Fats
Dr. Sonia Angell, director of New York City's cardiovascular disease prevention and control program, talks about the city's new trans fat regulation, which goes into full effect today. And Brian bravely conducts an on-air taste test between a trans-fat-free muffin--and one with the banned substance. Plus: How are restaurants coping? ...
Back to the Drawing Board
Christopher Ward, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, talks about why the rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center site have taken so long and cost so much--and when he'll set a new timeline for completion.
Wall Street Worries
It's been a topsy-turvy year on Wall Street with drama fueled by the credit crunch, foreclosure crisis and resulting implosion of Merrill Lynch. Michael Santoli, associate editor at Barron's Weekly argues this is bigger than usual Wall Street fluctuations. This time the financial sector needs to reinvent itself.
A Modern G.I. Bill
The new G.I. Bill offers the biggest boost to veterans' education benefits since it first came into existence after World War II. Paul Rieckoff, executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, talks about what the bill does--and doesn't--do.
The Meaning of Patriotism
We play excerpts of Barack Obama's speech about what patriotism means to him, with Stanley Crouch, columnist at the New York Daily News. Plus: your calls and comments on what patriotism means to you.
Dr. Sonia Angell
Dr. Sonia Angell
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Dr. Sonia Angell appeared on the Brian Lehrer Show on July 1, 2008. She discussed the implementations of the city's ban on trans fats, ...
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