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Mayor Tomás Regalado, Miami, and the American Dream

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Jan 22, 2013
He came here as a boy from Cuba, worked hard, became a local reporter, and, today, he's the mayor of one of the largest cities in the country. Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado talks about his city and his American Dream.
Posted In: Miami, Immigration, diversity, Economy
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How do you make it as a comedian?

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 18, 2013
Chicago is a comedy capital, of sorts. Some of "Saturday Night Live"'s most famous comedians started in Chicago, many at the famed Second City comedy club. Sean Flannery is one comedian 'making it' in America; his show "Never Been To Paris" continues to sell out.
Posted In: comedy, Chicago
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D.C. residents: You know you're wealthy when...

Jan 17, 2013
How do you define wealth? Chime in and let us know how you would finish this sentence: "You know you're wealthy when..."
Posted In: wealth, You know you're wealthy when
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Oyler School minds its manners

by
Amy Scott
Jan 11, 2013
Seniors at the Cincinnati school get a lesson in business etiquette as part of a mentoring program.
Posted In: Oyler School
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Giving through the ages

Interview with
Shereen Marisol Meraji
Dec 14, 2012
Marketplace Wealth and Poverty reporter Shereen Marisol Meraji takes a look at how the charitable tax deduction has changed over time and why some think lowering it could benefit the middle class.
Posted In: fiscal cliff, Charity, tax deduction, Taxes
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Census breaks down occupations by gender, ethnicity

by
Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Nov 29, 2012
More women employed in secretarial work than any other job, but they make inroads in other fields.
Posted In: U.S. Census Bureau, census, Jobs
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Warehouse 'permatemps' push Walmart accountability

by
Mitchell Hartman
Nov 28, 2012
Protests put Walmart in the public eye, and legal strategy targets Walmart as industry giant.
Posted In: Walmart, low-wage, permatemp, subcontracting, warshouse
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Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?

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Mitchell Hartman
Nov 27, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
Posted In: Walmart, low-wage, warehouse, permatemp, union, labor, supply chain
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Food stamps and the politics of poverty

by
Shereen Marisol Meraji
Oct 30, 2012
As the 2012 presidential election enters its final days, we examine one of the stars of the campaign. Not binders or Big Bird. This one begins with the letter 'F' -- food stamps.
Posted In: food stamps, Election 2012
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Two small businessmen, two views on taxes

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Krissy Clark
Oct 24, 2012
Business owners share friendship and a passion for dirt bikes, but are far apart when it comes to taxes and politics.
Posted In: Election 2012, Taxes, Small Business, entrepreneurs

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

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