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China laborers don't always fit blueprint

| Aug 26, 2008
Big budgets and cheap labor are fueling rapid development in many Chinese cities. But with all the opportunity for architecture and construction firms comes a bit of risk -- the workforce. Lisa Chow reports.
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Monsanto makes the case for GM crops

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Sarah Gardner | Jun 4, 2008
Monsanto announced plans to create new seeds with higher yields and lower energy and water demands in response to the global food crisis. Sarah Gardner has more.
Posted In: Science
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Detroit's slowly shifting to efficient cars

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Steve Henn | Aug 26, 2008
For all the talk about building smaller, more fuel-efficient models, Detroit's automakers are just now taking some simple steps to improve the mileage of the cars they sell. Steve Henn reports.
Posted In: Auto
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Letters: Our listeners sound off

| Aug 26, 2008
Kai Ryssdal reviews listener comments to our coverage of New Orleans three years after Hurricane Katrina, college exams for 8th graders, and the Monsanto CEO's views on genetically modified crops.
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Mower emissions will go lower

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Janet Babin | Aug 25, 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency is working on stricter emissions standards for mowers, which can emit as much smog as 34 cars. Janet Babin reports the new rules could be issued as soon as next month.
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U.S. dollar starts coming back around

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Stephen Beard and Scott Jagow | Aug 26, 2008
The dollar is up this morning against the trend over the last several months. Stephen Beard talks to Scott Jagow about fears of a continued struggle in the Eurozone economy and why the dollar is rising again.
Posted In: Economy, Oil
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For better schools, raise expectations

| Aug 25, 2008
National polls consistently show Americans think Democrats are better at dealing with education than Republicans are. But commentator Steve Barr says that impression is misguided.
Posted In: Education
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Are dairy farmers milking consumers?

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Dan Grech | May 19, 2008
Like gas, the price of milk is at about $4 a gallon, and the U.S. government suspects price fixing might be to blame. Dan Grech reports why the Department of Agriculture thinks the Dairy Farmers of America may be spoiling themselves.
Posted In: Retail
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Getting Personal

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Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland | Aug 22, 2008
Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland give advice to someone dealing with a fiery homeowners association, and a couple investing in renewable energy.
Posted In: Housing, Investing
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Emergency plans born from disaster

| Aug 22, 2008
So how do prepare your finances for an emergency? Tess Vigeland asked some of the folks she talked to in New Orleans what they learned and what advice they have for you.
Posted In: Housing

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