April 29, 1981 - What is business doing in the face of competitive challenges from foreign manufacturers. Criticism of business maybe a reaction to confusion. Inflation is rampant, the national debt is rising, interest rates are high, productivity is flat. The news does not sound very encouraging. David Lilly is Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Minnesota and discusses the state of American business.
May 1, 1981 -
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May 2, 1981 - Nyla Stegameyer, from the Better Business Bureau talks with Bob Potter on "Weekend." Also includes listener response.
May 4, 1981 - Everette Dennis, professor and director of graduate studies at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication, talks with Dan Olson about journalistic practice. Includes listener call-ins.
May 5, 1981 - Senate DFLers now accept Gov. Quie tax bill 2 weeks after they proposed a higher tax increase themselves. Tax committee voted 11 to 9 to accept the governor's tax bill, aslo lowered gas tax increase from 4 cents to 2 cents and cut in half license fee increases for cars and trucks. 460 million tax increase bill now goes to full senate for a vote, differences between House and Senate versions to be worked out later in committee.
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