This Week on Issues - 01/30 & 02/01

Friday, January 30 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 1 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Vote on the Economic Stimulus Package
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted across party lines to pass an economic stimulus bill estimated to cost near $900 billion.  What are the political and financial implications of this package?
 
Guests:
Laura Kozloski Hart, Ph.D., Barry University
Casey Klofstad, Ph.D., University of Miami
 

ISSUE TWO: Interview with Miami-Dade Superintendent Alberto Carvalho
Education funding was thrown a small lifeline this week when Governor Charlie Crist vetoed cuts proposed by the state legislature in their attempt to balance the budget.  We discuss school funding with Miami-Dade School Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.
 
Guest:
Alberto Carvalho, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

ISSUE THREE: State of the South Florida Housing Market
Despite a boost in existing home sales, the mortgage crisis could impede Florida’s economic recovery.  What’s in store for the South Florida real estate market?
 
Guest:
Jack McCabe, McCabe Research and Consulting