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Straight Story

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AudioThe Fed and the open letter
AudioSay it isn't so...Social Security
AudioGreenspan in translation
AudioYour dwelling: Rent or buy



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Straight Story

The bears, the bulls, the bravado - just who are you supposed to believe when there's so much hype and disinformation about the stock market? Chris Farrell, that's who. Each and every week, he's here to give you the "Straight Story."

AudioFarrell vs. Dobbs
Outsourcing is the buzz of the business world, but is it really detrimental to the American economy? Chris is ready to take on those who say "yes," including "CNN's" Lou Dobbs.
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Document Lou Dobbs Tonight page on CNN.com

AudioThe Fed and the open letter
The Fed Reserve Board meets early next week, and already a well-known economist has published an open letter imploring Greenspan to raise interest rates. Chris is ready to rumble.
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Document article - "An Open Letter to Greenspan" by Morgan Stanley Chief Economist Stephen Roach

AudioSay it isn't so...Social Security
Is Social Security on its last financial breath? Chris has a different take.
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Document article - Maestro of Chutzpah by Paul Krugman
Document Other "Straight Story" segments: Greenspan in transition, Owning versus renting

AudioGreenspan in translation
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was on stage everywhere, running through his personal playlist: everything from mortgages to Social Security to Medicare to the deficit. What is Greenspan up to?
AudioYour dwelling: Rent or buy
Chris tackles the subject of owning your own home. It's the classic American Dream. The housing market is strong and a record 68 percent of us pay mortgages instead of rent these days. But should everyone own their own place? Check out Chris' answer...

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