Patt Morrison Weds, 10/1

PATT MORRISON SCHEDULE

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

1-3 p.m.

 

1:00 – 1:30

A New and Improved Bailout Bill?

Supporters of the imperiled $700 billion economic rescue plan are fighting to rescue it. Congressional leaders are courting reluctant lawmakers with

sweeteners, including a plan to expand federal deposit insurance, a measure to reassure Americans that their bank deposits are safe. A second idea under discussion is to extend jobless benefits for people who have been out of work for months. As the Senate prepares to vote tonight (WEDS) on the bailout plan (as a way to provide some momentum before a second vote in the House), we take a look at the compromises intended to make the bailout bill more palatable to house members.

 

 

 

1:30 – 2:00

OPEN

 

 

 

[NPR NEWS]

 

 

2:00 – 2:30

Prop 5: Nonviolent Offender Rehabilitation Act - Rational Policy or Mirage?

It promises expanded treatment and shorter, less strict, parole for nonviolent drug offenders; and as a side-bar, relief to our over-crowded prisons.  But is proposition 5 lined with good intentions that will lead to chaos in the parole system and danger to public safety?  Some experts say yes, some say no - we hear from all sides.

 

Guests:

YES ON PROP 5

Margaret Dooley-Sammuli, (SAM-yoo-lee) Campaign – Yes on 5

and Deputy State Director, Southern California, Drug Policy Alliance Network

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NO ON PROP 5

Steve Cooley, Los Angeles County District Attorney

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2:30 – 3:00

OPEN