In recent months, the U.S. government provided $17 billion to the country's ailing automobile industry, and $700 billion to bailed-out banks and insurance companies.
Congress passed a $789 billion economic stimulus plan, and they're debating a $3.6 trillion budget.
Guests:
Ted Koppel, NPR news analyst
Rep. Barney Frank, (D-MA), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee
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