Has Workers' Compensation Reform Gone Too Far?; War in the Modern Era; Vulnerable Congressional Seats in the 2006 Election; The Impact of the G.I. Bill of Rights
Has Workers' Compensation Reform Gone Too Far?
Physicians, labor union officials, advocates for injured workers and even some workers' comp officials are wondering whether the two-year old overhaul of workers' compensation went too far. Claims have declined by 28% but appeals of claim denials are up. At the heart of workers' complaints is the lengthy wait many must endure to get claims appealed. Larry Mantle speaks with a variety of guests about the problems.
War in the Modern Era
The twentieth century was by far the bloodiest in all of human history. In his new book, The War of the World, Niall Ferguson explains the scale and intensity of the era's violence that corresponded with enormous scientific and economic advances in western society. Larry talks with Ferguson about his reinterpretation of the modern era.
Vulnerable Congressional Seats in the 2006 Election
Larry Mantle talks with Claremont McKenna College Professor of Government Andrew Busch, Democratic political strategist Chris Lehane, and NPR political editor Ken Rudin about the most vulnerable congressional seats in the upcoming election.
The Impact of the G.I. Bill of Rights
To avoid economic catastrophe from the flood of returning soldiers following the end of World War II, the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 was created. Known as the G.I. Bill of Rights, this program for veterans included home loans, health care, educational funds, and career counseling. Larry talks with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Edward Humes about his new book, "Over Here", which describes how the G.I Bill changed the lives of Americans and their culture.