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The Re-emergence of Politics 
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In the days and weeks following September 11th, Republicans and Democrats
put aside the partisan rancor that marked the first several months of
the Bush Administration and presented themselves as united behind the
President. The scene of legislators gathered together singing "God
Bless America" would have been unimaginable just a month and a half
ago.
But now that the immediate shock of the terrorist attacks have worn off,
signs of partisanship are beginning to return. The House and the White
House are balking on a Senate-approved measure to federalize airport baggage
handlers.The battle lines have been drawn over what kind of economic stimulus
package is appropriate for the country. Has politics really changed at
all since September 11th?
Guests:
David Shribman, Washington Bureau Chief for the Boston Globe
Congressman Barney Frank, D-MA
Steven Moore, Senior Fellow in Economics at the Cato Institute
Also, Peter Kessler from the UN High Commission on Refugees on
the growing refugee problem in Pakistan.
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