Curmudgeonly & Skeptical

A Closer Look (Economic Boom)

02/01/2000

05:49:30 pm-05:53:30 pm

Tuesday

ABC

(New Hampshire: Peter Jennings) New Hampshire's economic problems at the time of the '92 primary recalled.

(New York: Betsy Stark) The nine-year economic boom examined; details given of the hallmark role of technology in the new economy; examples cited. [Johnson Control Kuntal THAKURTA - describes how quickly cars can now be developed.] [Diamond Casting and Machine CEO Gerry LETENDRE - says production is up.]

But wait, 2000 minus 9 = 2001.  How can that be?  That was a time the Clinton's called the "worst economy on 50 years."  We're confused Peter.