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Why Net neutrality matters
| May 17, 2006The current debate in Congress could change the Internet as we know it. Marketplace's Lisa Napoli talks to host Mark Austin Thomas
Confused Congress?
Scott Tong | May 17, 2006Lawmakers for weeks have been discussing lobbying reform legislation that clamps down on pork-barrel spending. But today the House begins debate on an appropriations bill full of anonymous 'earmark' spending. Say what? Scott Tong reports.
More H1B visas on the table
Miranda Kennedy | May 17, 2006The immigration debate has focused on illegal, unskilled labor, but the Senate bill also includes a plan to allow more skilled foreign workers into the US. Miranda Kennedy reports.
US and Japan talk beef
Janet Babin | May 17, 2006US cattlemen are hoping for a second chance with one of their best customers. Negotiations between US and Japanese officials regarding the resumption of American beef exports to Japan are expected to start today. Janet Babin reports.
Mexico to buck nationalization trend?
Dan Grech | May 17, 2006America's neighbor to the south is considering changes to its constitution to allow private companies more participation in the state-controlled energy sector. Dan Grech reports.
Hollywood hoping for a hit
Tess Vigeland | May 17, 2006After mediocre box office receipts for Poseidon and Mission Impossible: III, Hollywood is hoping for a home-run with the much-hyped Da Vinci Code, debuting today at the Cannes Film Festival. Tess Vigeland has more.
Get ready for cell phones on planes
Ethan Lindsey | May 17, 2006What happens after the FCC auction of communications spectrum for in-flight wireless licenses? Ethan Lindsey reports.
Asian-owned businesses on rise
| May 17, 2006The number of Asian-owned businesses grew at more than twice the national rate for all US companies, according to Census Bureau statistics out Tuesday. Curt Nickisch reports.
T-Mobile's marketing ploy: honesty
| May 17, 2006The cell phone provider pulls even in customer satisfaction with rival Verizon Wireless for the first time according to a survey out Tuesday. Jason Paur reports.
NSA phone spying case getting murkier
Janet Babin | May 17, 2006USA Today reported last week that three major phone companies have been turning over records to the National Security Agency. But Verizon, AT&T and BellSouth are denying that — sort of. Janet Babin reports.
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