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Monday, February 2 2009

  • Introducing the New Energy Economy February 2, 2009

    All this week, The Takeaway is on a Power Trip, taking an in-depth look at the future of energy: technologies, ideas, innovators, and your stories about saving energy. Political and ... (article)

  • The Takeaway for Monday, February 2, 2009 (Early Edition) February 2, 2009

    Headlines; economic news (article)

  • The New York Times' Marcus Mabry on the week ahead February 2, 2009

    The New York Times' Marcus Mabry on the week ahead (episode)

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    • The New York Times' Marcus Mabry on the week ahead February 2, 2009

      This week the stimulus bill will make its way through the Senate, former Maryland lieutenant governor Michael Steele will take over as the first African-American leader of the Republi...

    • With energy, where do we go from here? February 2, 2009

      President Barack Obama has pledged to reduce our carbon emissions by 80 percent come 2050, and that means saying goodbye to carbon-spewing coal and oil plants. But we can't wave a mag...

    • The decider: How your brain makes up its mind February 2, 2009

      It seems like there are two kinds of people: the ones who agonize over every decision and the ones who go with their gut. There’s the guy on line at the coffee house who takes ten min...

    • More on the future of energy from Garry Golden February 2, 2009

      We continue our discussion on the future of energy with blogger Garry Golden. Listen to more from Garry Golden in The Takeaway's Power Trip series: With energy, where do we go fr...

    • Election wrap up from Baghdad February 2, 2009

      In 2005, Iraqis went to the polls to elect leadership, but the Sunni population refused to participate. Last weekend Iraqis went to the polls again and everyone turned out. Anthony Sh...

    • Welfare rolls at record lows despite economy February 2, 2009

      The country's economic situation has been pretty well reported. In such bleak times, with unemployment numbers reaching record highs in many states, you would expect to see an increas...

    • The brave new world of salary transparency February 2, 2009

      The boss's salary has always been fodder for gossip around the water cooler. And knowing what you’re worth and how much others are paid can be key to negotiating your own pay. In the ...

    • What the stimulus could mean for California February 2, 2009

      California is hurting. Its budget deficit is larger than total expenditures in most states, it's got high unemployment, and the most foreclosures of any state. Stimulus money — an est...

    • Marking the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution February 2, 2009

      This month Iran is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The revolution signified a profound paradigm shift: transitioning its monarchy to an Islamic Republic. T...

    • Super Bowl ads: A post-game analysis February 2, 2009

      When it comes to Super Bowl Sunday, who turned out the best commercial is almost as newsworthy as who won the game. This year companies forked out a record $200 million for a sli...