Jan 8, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, January 8, 2016

Airing on Friday, January 8, 2016: On today's show, we'll talk about the Chinese stock market rallying a bit; a bold experiment to lower healthcare costs; and state transportation officials breathing a sigh of relief over a $300 billion transportation bill.

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Georgia ready to roll on many transportation projects

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 8, 2016

State officials breathe a sigh of relief for $300 billion transportation law.

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Lowering healthcare spending by tackling non-medical issues

by Dan Gorenstein

Jan 8, 2016

A bold experiment from federal health officials.

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Are wages growing fast enough?

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 8, 2016

As the latest report is released, many ask if wage levels will tempt workers back into jobs.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan's "Opportunuity Grant" idea

by Andy Uhler

Jan 8, 2016

On Saturday, many Republican presidential candidates will attend a poverty forum.

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Mid-day Update

A strong jobs report for December

by David Brancaccio

Jan 8, 2016

Jobs reports, opportunity grants, and start up money.

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Airing on Friday, January 8, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the Chinese stock market rallying a bit; a bold experiment to lower healthcare costs; and state transportation officials breathing a sigh of relief over a $300 billion transportation bill.