Oct 4, 2013

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, October 4, 2013

It's day four of the government shutdown. So how is it impacting consumer spending? On Friday, Ireland is voting to abolish one of the houses of the country's parliament. The move isn't just ceremonial -- supporters say it's a cost-cutting measure as well. And is Silicon Valley really a meritocracy?

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Justin Timberlake, unlikely casino industry spokesman

by Dan Weissmann

Oct 4, 2013

The American Gaming Association is using the new movie "Runner Runner" to lobby for more regulation on Internet gambling.

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Looking at no pay for four days, consumers may cut back

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 4, 2013

It’s day four of the government shutdown. For the 800,000 furloughed workers, that’s four days without income.

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The Senate might be abolished...in Ireland

by David Brancaccio

Oct 4, 2013

On Friday, Ireland is voting to abolish one of the houses of the country's parliament. Supporters say the move is a cost-cutting measure as well.

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Lessons Congress can learn from middle school

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Oct 4, 2013

As the fight over the nation's budget continues, we pose the question: Is Congress smarter than a seventh grader?

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'70s rebellion and the roots of tech's reputation for meritocracy

by Krissy Clark

Oct 4, 2013

Early Silicon Valley companies experimented with a new management style to reward talent and avoid corporate status and hierarchy.

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How's the shutdown going to affect Twitter's IPO?

by David Gura

Oct 4, 2013

The company has made public its papers for an S-1 Initial Public Offering. But why now in the middle of a government shutdown?

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Raising the Debt Ceiling

No jobs report today because of the shutdown, but most forecasting 180,000 jobs added

by David Brancaccio

Oct 4, 2013

Economists are predicting about 180,000 jobs were added last month, but no way to know if it's accurate due to the government shutdown.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Is Congress smarter than a 7th grader?

by David Brancaccio

Oct 4, 2013

More details emerge about Twitter as the company made public its papers for an S-1 IPO. The American Gaming Association is pushing for more gambling regulation. And when it comes to our government's problems, should we turn it over to the kids?

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It’s day four of the government shutdown. So how is it impacting consumer spending? On Friday, Ireland is voting to abolish one of the houses of the country’s parliament. The move isn’t just ceremonial — supporters say it’s a cost-cutting measure as well. And is Silicon Valley really a meritocracy?