Feb 9, 2006

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Ask Money

Mind the infrastructure

by Scott Jagow

Feb 9, 2006

There's been a boom in infrastructure construction in developing countries like China and India of late. Personal finance expert Chris Farrell tells Scott Jagow that the US needs to look after its own infrastructure if it wants to stay competitive.

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Se vende Univision

by Jeff Tyler

Feb 9, 2006

The Spanish-language TV network is for sale, and as Jeff Tyler reports, it's not just the small-screen cachet Univision has with Latinos that makes it attractive to buyers.

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Parsing Bush's energy plan

by Sam Eaton

Feb 9, 2006

Lawmakers get their first chance today to query Department of Energy officials about President Bush's plan to wean America from Middle Eastern oil and develop alternative energy sources. Sam Eaton reports.

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Bon Vonage

by Janet Babin

Feb 9, 2006

The Internet telephone service is set to embark on a new venture, looking to raise $250 million in an initial public offering. As Janet Babin reports, the company's hoping to corner the Internet-based phone market.