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The shrinking middle class, the shrinking American Dream

Interview by
Tess Vigeland
Nov 2, 2012
Why are so many people in the middle class struggling right now? Author Hedrick Smith discusses the events that hurt the middle class and what can be done to help it.
Posted In: middle class, American dream
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Which cities have the most jobs?

Interview with
Frank Newport
Apr 5, 2012
According to Gallup's latest polls, Oklahoma City sits at the top of the list of cities that are hiring. A number of California cities round out the bottom of the list.
Posted In: Jobs
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What Now: The crime economy

by
Reihan Salam
Jan 6, 2012
Reforming our prison system may, in fact, help the country grow -- economically.
Posted In: What Now?, Crime, prisons
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The cost of a soldier deployed in Afghanistan

Interview with
Stephan Richter
Feb 22, 2011
Stephan Richter's latest quiz: How much does it cost per year to support one U.S. service member deployed in Afghanistan?
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Wisconsin lawmakers target state workers' union

by
Steve Chiotakis
Feb 18, 2011
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers seeking to reduce the state's deficit want to pass a bill that weakens the state workers' union. Steve Chiotakis speaks with Jill Schlesinger, editor-at-large for CBS/MoneyWatch, about how budget woes could influence other states to do the same.
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The political horse trading over tax cuts and jobless benefits

by
Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Dec 6, 2010
Marketplace's Nancy Marshall Genzer takes a look at the compromise over Bush-era tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The negotiations may even have an impact on the 2012 presidential elections.
Posted In: Taxes
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Free-conomics: Economists go pro bono

Interview with
Stephen Dubner
Nov 28, 2012
Economists are a notoriously self-interested bunch. But one British outfit is giving away its services.
Posted In: economists, Charity
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What broccoli has to do with health care

by
Gregory Warner
Mar 27, 2012
Even the Supreme Court is beating up on the defenseless green vegetable. So, how did broccoli end up in a legal battle over health care?
Posted In: health care reform law, Broccoli
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Income disparity matters

by
Robert Reich
Nov 3, 2011
Occupy Wall Street has spread across the United States. More than 550 communities have held protests. But what has it accomplished?
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Post office estimates $10 billion loss

by
Mitchell Hartman
Sep 30, 2011
Congress, the White House and the Postmaster General have lots of ideas about how to cut costs. One of them is no more Saturday delivery.

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