May 14, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, May 14, 2010

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BP Spill: Ripples

Congress to probe for real amount of spill at BP oil leak

by Stephen Beard

May 14, 2010

Congress wants to determine how much oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico from the accident at the BP oil rig. Although BP has said 5,000 barrels a day were spilling from the well, new reports say it could be more than 10 times that amount.

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GM, Google talk merging Android, OnStar

by Janet Babin

May 14, 2010

General Motors is in talks to merge Google's smartphone operating system with its OnStar network. The new technology would allow drivers to use their phones to start the engine or keep up with maintenance. Janet Babin reports.

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Seniors take fitness to the playground

by Christopher Werth

May 14, 2010

The gym can be an overwhelming place for the 65+ set, and more senior citizens are making it a point to keep in shape. Older Londoners have found another way to stay fit: a senior playground. Christopher Werth reports.

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Financial Reform Bill

Senate approves new rules for credit-rating agencies

by John Dimsdale

May 14, 2010

The Senate has approved an amendment to its financial reform bill that would increase regulation of ratings agencies, which have been spotlighted for their close-knit relationships with top banks. John Dimsdale reports.

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Health reform

More states join lawsuit against health care reform

by Jill Barshay

May 14, 2010

Seven more states joined a lawsuit against the Obama administration's health care plan, making for a total of 21 states protesting the U.S. mandate to buy health insurance. Jill Barshay reports.

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Financial Reform Bill

Reich: Big banks likely to stay too big to fail

by Stacey Vanek Smith

May 14, 2010

The Senate's financial reform bill continues to take shape, and though some rules may change, some aspects of the financial industry may remain constant. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich talks to Stacey Vanek-Smith.

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Businesses suffer in Bangkok protests

by Steve Chiotakis

May 14, 2010

A near nine-week anti-government protest has stifled life in Bangkok's business district. Steve Chiotakis gets details from the BBC's Vaudine England.