Jun 6, 2007

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Before we let in the world's best and brightest . . .

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2007

Robert Reich says he's all for immigration, but he worries the immigration bill now pending in Congress is going to hurt qualified Americans looking for jobs, not to mention higher salaries.

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Fee hike threatens Alaskan travel

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 6, 2007

In Alaska, air taxis are more common than ground taxis. Small planes are integral to the transportation system, carrying everything from commuters to pizza to emergency medical care. But an FAA fuel tax hike could ground many of them, reports Weld Royal.

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Homebuilders storm the Hill

by Steve Henn

Jun 6, 2007

After enjoying years of unbridled growth, many homebuilders say they're now sinking along with the subprime lending market. So 1,300 of them are in Washington today to ask for help, and they have some unlikely allies, Steve Henn reports.

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Avandia's fight for survival

by Helen Palmer

Jun 6, 2007

Congress holds a hearing today on the safety of diabetes drug Avandia. GlaxoSmithKline is mounting an aggressive defense for its No. 2 seller. With sales already plummeting, there's a lot of cash on the line. Helen Palmer reports

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OPEC math: More biofuel = higher oil prices

by Scott Jagow

Jun 6, 2007

The oil-producing countries of OPEC seem to be getting anxious over all this talk about developing biofuels. The cartel says if the U.S. and Europe continue to push in that direction, it could drive oil prices "through the roof."

FTC not Wild about Whole merger thing

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jun 6, 2007

A potential merger of the two top "natural" foods chains triggers anti-trust concerns, but they argue that traditional supermarkets are offering the same organic options. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

China's new recipe for safety

by Scott Tong

Jun 6, 2007

Following several domestic and international scandals surrounding the safety of China's food and drug products, the Chinese government has announced a far-reaching plan for improvement. Scott Tong has details.

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