Marketplace morning report for Monday, April 7, 2008

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Marketplace morning report for Monday, April 7, 2008

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What is the real cost of Iraq war?

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John Dimsdale
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Apr 7, 2008
The Pentagon is expected this week to ask Congress for more than $100 million to pay for the Iraq war through September. John Dimsdale learns that the real cost is actually higher.
Posted In: Economy
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Free trade deal depends on Democrats

Apr 7, 2008
The U.S. has sent Colombia billions in aid and offers sweetheart trade terms on exports such as flowers and coffee. But when it comes to approving a trade deal, the Democrats in Congress stand in the way.
Posted In: Economy
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Rice prices rise up to 70%

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Jeff Tyler
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Apr 7, 2008
As rice prices continue to rise, key rice-growing countries have imposed export restrictions leading to even tighter supplies. Countries needing big rice purchases are in for sticker shock. Jeff Tyler reports.
Posted In: Economy
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IMF chief calls for international action

Apr 7, 2008
The International Monetary Fund's chief has called for global action to tackle the credit crunch. Dominique Strauss-Kahn told Britain's Financial Times that governments around the world will have to intervene with taxpayers' cash. Stephen Beard reports.
Posted In: Economy
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Consolidate debt, then budget

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Stacey Vanek Smith
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Apr 7, 2008
Consolidating credit-card debt with a reputable company and getting a lower fixed rate can be a good idea. But many people then end up deeper in debt. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Posted In: Savings
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Newspaper site tries social networking

Apr 7, 2008
USA Today has jumped into the world of social networking by inviting readers to post their own photos and even start a blog on USAToday.com. Lenora Chu reports.
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Conference targets cyber threats

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Ashley Milne-Tyte
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Apr 7, 2008
Computer security specialists and those who need them are at a conference in San Francisco today to check out the latest in cyber-security. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Posted In: Immigration
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The Sloan Report

Apr 7, 2008
Allan Sloan of Fortune magazine thinks Treasury Secy. Henry M. Paulson's bailout plan doesn't have much chance without legislation connected to it. Scott Jagow talks to Sloan about bailouts, the Fed and the rest of us.
Posted In: Economy

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