05/15/09
Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, May 15, 2009
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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, May 15, 2009
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Mexican dream tied to American Dream
Mexico sends more immigrants to the United States than any other country. But stricter border enforcement and fewer jobs in the U.S. are tarnishing its allure. Former Mexican Foreign Secretary Jorge Castaneda talks with Bill Radke about the consequences.
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Immigration likely to follow economy
Stricter border enforcement and fewer jobs are tarnishing the allure of the U.S. for Latin American immigrants. Princeton sociology professor Douglas Massey talks with Steve Chiotakis about the possible consequences of this shift in the American economy.
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A look at declining industrial production
PNC Wealth Management's Bill Stone talks with Steve Chiotakis about what the fall in industrial production indicates for the economy, and what the lousy retail numbers mean.
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Europe hurt by German output drop
The Eurozone economy shrank much more than expected for the first quarter. And Europe's largest economy suffered an even bigger drop due largely to tumbling exports. Stephen Beard reports.
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New rules for ship recyclers to navigate
Delegates from 64 countries have signed a new agreement regulating how old ships are recycled for scrap metal. Sam Eaton reports.
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GE begins clean up of Hudson River
Today General Electric will begin dredging toxic chemicals called PCBs from the upper part of New York's Hudson River. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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It may pay off to put away the plastic
A credit card reform bill making its way through Congress could pay off for consumers who buy with cash instead of plastic. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Life insurers get a piece of the bailout
The Treasury Department is extending bailout money to life insurance companies. Jeremy Hobson reports on why insurers need a lifeline.
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