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September 30, 2009

30 Issues Day 6: Eminent Domain

WNYC Radio [The Brian Lehrer Show]

Monday's Brian Lehrer Show devoted a segment to eminent domain and its role in developing New York City.

Christopher Serkin, associate professor of law at Brooklyn Law School, explains what eminent domain is and how it's used. Dana Berliner, senior attorney at the Institute for Justice and Kathryn Wylde, president & CEO of the Partnership for New York City argue the ins and outs of the policy. Then, WNYC's Matthew Schuerman outlines the mayoral candidates' positions on eminent domain in NYC.

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Posted by eric at September 30, 2009 11:08 AM