10/09/09
Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, October 9, 2009
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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, October 9, 2009
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Bankers don't back consumer agency
President Obama is campaigning for the creation of a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency. But the banking industry doesn't think it's necessary. John Dimsdale reports.
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Report: More foreclosure help needed
A Congressional Oversight Panel is warning that the government program to help homeowners avoid foreclosure is falling short. Elizabeth Warren, the panel's chair, talks with Steve Chiotakis about why the program isn't working.
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Anti-foreclosure program is not enough
Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about why a Congressional panel wants Congress to beef up rescue efforts to stem foreclosures.
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New campaign to promote travel to U.S.
The House has passed a bill to launch a campaign promoting travel to the U.S. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports now the Senate is chiming in.
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Estee Lauder helps you look good online
At select Estee Lauder counters, the cosmetics company is offering a free makeover, along with a service designed to enhance a woman's online images. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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Small manufacturers seek credit help
Small manufacturing firms say they can't get credit, so the industry is asking Congress to offer new loan guarantees. Steve Henn reports.
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A new way to tap into maple syrup
Demand for syrup continues to grow, but there are only so many mature maple trees to tap. So one researcher has developed a better way to get it. Ross Sneyd reports.
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Britain is world's new financial top dog
A new report says Britain has pulled ahead of the U.S. as the world's most financially-developed country. Stephen Beard reports.
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Lawmakers seek to push credit reform
When Congress passed credit-card reform earlier this year, banks said they needed time to prepare for the changes. But some think they should start following the rules sooner. Tamara Keith reports.
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