Feb 9, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, February 9, 2009

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Obama hits towns for stimulus support

by Jeremy Hobson

Feb 9, 2009

President Obama is in Elkhart, Ind. today selling his stimulus package directly to the people. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about why Obama is there specifically and what he hopes to do.

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When small business meets big fraud

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 9, 2009

Small business advocates say the government bailout doesn't address contracting fraud and abuse, which has diverted billions to large corporations. Ronni Radbill explores what the government is doing to curb the corruption.

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Report: Green companies do better

by Sarah Gardner

Feb 9, 2009

A new study out today suggests that greener, more socially responsible companies tend to perform better than their peers. Sarah Gardner reports which companies were considered more successful and sustainable.

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Nissan to cut 20,000 jobs

by Stephen Beard

Feb 9, 2009

Nissan's cut of more than 8 percent of its work force is among the deepest so far in the auto industry. The automaker could lose $3 billion in the current financial year. Stephen Beard reports.

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Can Amazon keep Kindle's fire going?

by Janet Babin

Feb 9, 2009

Today, Amazon.com is expected to announce a design upgrade for Kindle, its electronic book reader. But Google is set to compete -- the company recently made its e-book titles available for certain smart phones. Janet Babin reports.

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Let your dog smell like a spring day

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 9, 2009

The economy may be going to the dogs, but at least they don't have to smell bad. Fragrance companies offer several scents for canines, from beach aroma to the smell of the dog park. James Nestor reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Bank execs will try to account for TARP

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Feb 9, 2009

Bank executives will be testifying to Congress about how money was spent last year under TARP. But getting execs to explain the flow of cash may be hard, since no one was keeping track. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.