Bill Thompson on Unemployment, Mayoral Control, and More

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 1, 2010
William C. Thompson, Jr., New York City Comptroller, talks about a new report by NYC Comptroller's office that shows the effects of the economic crisis on jobs and unemployment in the city - he thinks that over 1 million New Yorkers could be directly affected by job loss. Plus, his take on mayoral control and whether Albany will change the city's school system. Question of the Day: Mayor Bloomberg said "I want the teachers and the principals to run the schools, not the parents." So...what's the proper role for parents in the public schools? Comment below!

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