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That dress she's wearing is a copy, right?
Ashley Milne-Tyte | Mar 30, 2006The Council of Fashion Designers of America kicked off an anti-piracy campaign today. Although most movies, books and music are copyright protected, clothing isn't. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Immigration has its costs
| Mar 30, 2006Kai Ryssdal speaks with economist Paul Krugman about what economists say is the impact of immigration on the United States.
Lawmaker's role in airport deal questioned
John Dimsdale | Mar 30, 2006California congressman Gary Miller may have used his office to close an airport so that his former business partners could profit by developing the land into houses. John Dimsdale reports.
Toxic mines, polluted streams
| Mar 30, 2006Nearly half of Rocky Mountain streams are contaminated from defunct hard rock mines, many more than a century old. It's a legacy that's beginning to chafe as fly rods and mountain bikes replace the iconic pick and shovel of the western miner. Sam Eaton reports.
Pakistan weaves strong economic growth
Miranda Kennedy | Mar 30, 2006It may come as a surprise, but Pakistan's economy grew more than 8% last year — almost as fast as China's. Much of that growth is due to American investors. Miranda Kennedy reports.
The <i>legal</i> immigration crisis
Scott Jagow | Mar 30, 2006Personal finance expert Chris Farrell tells host Scott Jagow that there's a problem with legal immigration — there isn't enough of it.
Babies in bars
Ashley Milne-Tyte | Mar 30, 2006Some young moms and dads are bringing their babies, strollers and all, to bars in New York. Ashley Milne-Tyte talks with tavern owners to find out what effect the practice is having on business.
Border issues top talks between Bush, Canada's PM
Steve McNally | Mar 30, 2006President Bush and Canada's new Prime Minister Stephen Harper meet today at a summit in Cancun, Mexico. Harper will likely want to discuss Canadian businesses' growing concern about stricter US border policies. Steve McNalley reports.
Businesses wary of stricter oversight
Ashley Milne-Tyte | Mar 30, 2006In the wake of the failed Dubai Ports deal, lawmakers meet today to discuss strengthening government oversight of similar deals. Some business leaders worry the government might go too far. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
The cost of mental health
Helen Palmer | Mar 30, 2006Most managed healthcare plans don't include coverage for mental illness. But according to a new study, offering coverage for such afflictions results in little additional cost. Helen Palmer reports.
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