12/01/05
Marketplace AM for December 1, 2005
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AIDS in China
China's millions of migrant workers are the target of China's latest effort to raise awareness about HIV/Aids. Today, on World Aids Day, the government launched a campaign to educate migrant workers about the disease. Ruth Kirchner reports from Beijing.
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European interest rates
The European Central Bank raised interest rates today by a quarter of one percent, to two and a quarter percent. This is the first increase in five years. From London, Stephen Beard reports.
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Public campaign financing in Connecticut
The Connecticut legislature just became the first in the country to pass a public financing system that affects all statewide races. It could provide a model for other states. From WLRN in Miami, Dan Grech reports.
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Minimum wage
Personal finance expert Chris Farrell talks to host Scott Jagow about the economics behind proposals to raise the federal minimum wage.
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Fantasy sports
Fantasy sports leagues have taken off. Sports business consultant David Carter tells host Cheryl Glaser the phenomenon has both pros and cons for the major sports leagues.
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Boutique apartments
These days, on-site laundry and secure parking may not be enough to lure renters to apartment buildings. Nancy Greenleese looks at what one Denver property owner is doing to fill his buildings.
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Rebuilding NOLA
A group of architects, engineers and private citizens offers recommendations today about how to rebuild the Big Easy in the wake of Katrina. Dan Grech looks at the proposals.
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Walgreens' dilemma
The chain drug store has found itself in the middle of the culture war over abortion. Now what's it going to do? Ashley Milne-Tyte has more.
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HIV awareness in India
The world's second most populous country is marking World AIDS Day today by trying to raise awareness about the disease... with cell phones. Miranda Kennedy reports.
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BlackBerry setback
The makers of the BlackBerry e-mail device have suffered setback in their efforts to settle a lawsuit over use of the technology that powers the PDA. Ethan Lindsey sorts out the details.
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More expensive credit
Credit card companies have begun to raise finance charges for unpaid balances. Stacey Vanek-Smith looks at why.
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Genetic test standards
Genetic policy watchdogs are calling on the government to set standards for the growing number of genetic tests offered to consumers. Helen Palmer has more.
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