Is Elmo Clipping Coupons?

It is no secret that the United States is in the middle of a recession. Nightly news reports are covering how people can "Survive in '09" while various publications are covering tips for families to stretch their beloved dollars just a bit further. Such coverage of hard economic times is even dripping down into children's programming, all the way to 123 Sesame Place. On September 9th at 8:00pm, PBS will air a primetime special called, "Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times." (to read more, go here)