Washington Week with The Atlantic

Vault: Dec 30, 1983

03/02/2011 | 7m 53s

As 1983 came to an end, signs that the recession of the early 80s was starting to subside. One result: organized labor began to make concessions just to save jobs. Washington Week focused on the economy and attitudes of Americans going into 1984.

Aired: 03/02/11

Rating: NR

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