Jun 28, 2010

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, June 28, 2010

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Clean-techs get cold feet going public

by Rob Schmitz

Jun 28, 2010

Electric automaker Tesla Motors will soon become the first carmaker since Ford to go public. The firm is one of a first crop of clean-tech companies that are trying to go public. But a bunch of clean-tech start-ups have canceled at the last minute. Why? Rob Schmitz reports.

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Price for refined sugar hits sweet spot

by Eve Troeh

Jun 28, 2010

Last year's sugar-cane crops were much weaker than expected worldwide, which sent prices climbing. And last week the price for refined, white sugar reached a 22-year high. Why? Eve Troeh reports.

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Farm workers say: 'Take Our Jobs'

by Jeff Tyler

Jun 28, 2010

Farm workers are tired of hearing that illegal immigrants are stealing jobs from Americans. Now one group is turning the tables and offering to put Americans to work in the agricultural industry. Jeff Tyler reports on the "Take Our Jobs" campaign.

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Obama gets serious on tackling debt

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 28, 2010

At the G-20 summit in Canada over the weekend, leaders of the world's wealthiest nations pledged to cut their deficits in half by 2013 without stunting economic growth. With the White House projecting a $1.5 trillion deficit this year, President Obama says he's serious about tackling the nation's debt problem.

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Financial Reform Bill

Reforms won't solve financial problems

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 28, 2010

Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether the proposed financial regulations will stand the test of time.

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Financial Reform Bill

How will Byrd's passing affect reform?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 28, 2010

Senator Robert Byrd, 92, has died. The longest-serving member of Congress, Byrd represented West Virginia. And his passing may have an impact on financial reform as the Senate prepares for a close vote.