Recession, Obama's Appointments, New City Council

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Published December 5, 2008 at 7:00 AM PST

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The United States has been officially in a recession since December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Plus, President-elect Barack Obama has announced numerous cabinet appoi

The United States has been officially in a recession since December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. Is an end to the nation's economic downturn in sight, and how has the recession impacted San Diego real estate over the last few months?

Plus, President-elect Barack Obama has announced numerous cabinet appointments over the last two weeks. What are the potential risks and rewards associated with nominating formal rivals like Hillary Clinton?

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And, the four new members of the San Diego City Council will be sworn-in on Monday. How will the new council respond to Mayor Sanders' budget proposals?

Guests

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