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Could Bloomberg lose the trust of Wall Street?

| May 17, 2013
Wall Street banks are taking on Bloomberg in the wake of news that the news service’s reporters snooped on clients. Could there be business implications for the company?
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Marketplace for Wednesday, May 15, 2013

| May 15, 2013

The good news was the deficit is shrinking, but some think it's bad news and the deficit is shrinking “too” fast. How can that be? On television, the sitcom "The Office" ends this week. What happens at the end of a show's life and how can it live on? Overseas, France just entered a double dip recession which goes to show Europe is still struggling to find the fix for its economic woes.

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PODCAST: Yahoo tumbles to get back up

| May 20, 2013
Yahoo buys Tumblr. What will happen if the Federal Reserve backs off? And public pensions bounce back, but not enough for some.
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Newsletter: 5/17/13

| May 17, 2013

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld published his memoir, “Known and Unknown” in 2011. His latest book, “Rumsfeld’s Rules” suggests he still has lessons to share after a lifetime in politics and business.

Coming up on this evening's broadcast: Comcast is moving its NBC Sports Network to Connecticut, which might ring a bell because that’s the home of ESPN. Connecticut has been very aggressive with tax breaks to lure big businesses -- and it’s working. 

This weekend on Marketplace Money -- debt. It's the stuff of nightmares. It can destroy your marriage, your health, even your life. But it also keeps a roof over the head of many homeowners and allows millions to get a college education. Tune in for advice on how to cope with your debt problems.

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Quiz: What percentage of Americans own stock?

| May 21, 2013
Stock markets are up in the U.S., but how many Americans actually stand to benefit?
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The incredible shrinking budget deficit

| May 15, 2013
The Congressional Budget Office reports that this year's federal budget will be the smallest in years -- but don't uncork the champagne yet.
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House Republicans attempt to repeal Obamacare ... for the 37th time

| May 16, 2013
Republicans in the House are expected to hold a vote today to repeal President Obama's health care initiative. It will be their 37th vote on the issue.
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05-16-13 U.S. Perspective

| May 16, 2013
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5-21-13 Marketplace Tech

| May 21, 2013

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Journalism: Practiced. Excellent interview. Thank you.

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

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