WEEK EIGHT-Article: "Government Taking Over Private Companies."

Class, please review the article on our nation's economic problems that we discussed in class today, 10/21, and do the comprehension and discussion questions below. I really want to hear your opinions on how you feel about the government having to take over U.S. firms.
D. Westry

Check Comprehension
1. Why has the government taken over some U.S. firms?
2. What firms has the government taken over?
3. What is a bailout?
4.Why does David Walker have doubts about the bailout?
5. What did Daniel Mitchell say about the bailout?

Discussion Questions

1. Do you think it is a good idea for the government to take over and run some U.S. forms? Why or why not?

2. Would youy agree with Daniel Mitchell that government officials are "doing the wrong thing in the best way possible"? Why or why not?