Obama's Plan, SD Budget Negotiations, Convention Center Expansion

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Published February 27, 2009 at 7:00 AM PST

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President Barack Obama laid out his plans for the nation in a primetime speech on Tuesday night. Plus, Mayor Jerry Sanders is hoping to close the city's projected $54 million budget deficit by making

President Barack Obama laid out his plans for the nation in a primetime speech on Tuesday night. What are the president's boldest goals for this year?

Plus, Mayor Jerry Sanders is hoping to close the city's projected $54 million budget deficit by making cuts to some of the benefits afforded to city workers. What fringe benefits would the mayor like to cut, and how much will it save the city?

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And, a citizens taskforce recently met to discuss a possible expansion of the San Diego Convention Center. How high of a priority should the convention center expansion be right now?

Guests

John Warren, editor and publisher of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint.
Bob Kittle, editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune editorial page.
Tim McClain, editor of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine.