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Sep 5, 2006

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BP gets an ombudsman

by Stephen Beard
Sep 5, 2006
British oil giant BP has appointed a former US District Judge to act as a company ombudsman who will hear complaints from BP workers in Alaska and elsewhere. Stephen Beard reports.
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Tribunal expected to uphold Calderon win

by Scott Jagow
Sep 5, 2006
Mexico's election court is expected to make a final decision today that conservative Felipe Calderon did win the presidency, but another legal battle looms: Businesses there are suing his opponent.
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Summer travel roundup

by Rachel Dornhelm
Sep 5, 2006
The summer vacation season is over, so Rachel Dornhelm looks at how things shaped up for the hospitality industry.
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Congress back in session

by Hillary Wicai
Sep 5, 2006
Lawmakers return to Washington this week after a long summer recess, and the clock is ticking on efforts to reach agreement on next year's budget. But don't expect much until after election season, Hillary Wicai reports.
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Exceptional caregiving

by Hillary Wicai
Sep 5, 2006
Hillary Wicai looks at how some companies are offering employees more flexibility to care for chronically ill loved ones.
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Kids won't outgrow obesity

by Helen Palmer
Sep 5, 2006
A study out today finds that medically obese infants and toddlers are five times more likely to be overweight when they reach puberty. And that could have a huge financial impact, Helen Palmer reports.
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When did everything get so cute?

by Marketplace Staff
Sep 5, 2006
Seems like you can buy a toy-like version or accessory for just about every product imaginable these days. Author and commentator Christopher Noxon ponders the consumer trend of toyification.
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Growing demand tests organic standards

by Sam Eaton
Sep 5, 2006
The organic food industry is starting to face some growing pains — and some consumer backlash — as its popularity surges. Sam Eaton explains.
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