12/15/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 15, 2011
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With the Iowa caucuses just a few weeks out, we take at closer look at the economic policies of Republican candidate Newt Gingrich. Federal student aid programs could be on the chopping block. Russia is about to get its invitation to join the World Trade Organization as ministers from the group's 153 members meet in Geneva. And our weekly Attitude Check, part of our partnership with Gallup, looks at how Americans feel about the crisis in Europe.
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Federal student loan funding could be cut
The countdown begins in Washington to come up with a budget before midnight tomorrow, and one place cuts could come from are federal student loan programs.
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Russia gets invitation to join WTO
After years of bickering over terms, Russia is getting an invitation to join the World Trade Organization. WTO ministers start a three day meeting in Geneva today.
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The economic policies of Newt Gingrich
The former speaker of the house is currently leading the polls for the Republican presidential nomination. What do his economic policies entail?
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Euro debt crisis a threat to British security
If the euro collapses, Britain's economy could shrink by up to 8 percent. That could have a big effect on the country's defense spending.
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A speedbump for U.S. auto sales in China
The Chinese government will start to levy duties on imported cars made in the United States.
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Do Americans care about the debt crisis in Europe?
We speak to Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at Gallup, about how much Americans really care about the ongoing crisis in Europe.
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Will Ferrell loves Old Milwaukee
Will Ferrell recently taped a series of commercials for Old Milwaukee, pro bono.
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R & D tax cut could expire
The budget debate in Washington has put a lot of programs in danger, including those that depend on research and development tax cuts to innovate.
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With the Iowa caucuses just a few weeks out, we take at closer look at the economic policies of Republican candidate Newt Gingrich. Federal student aid programs could be on the chopping block. Russia is about to get its invitation to join the World Trade Organization as ministers from the group's 153 members meet in Geneva. And our weekly Attitude Check, part of our partnership with Gallup, looks at how Americans feel about the crisis in Europe.
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Weekly jobless numbers hit three year low
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims this week has fallen to the lowest point since May of 2008 -- and it isn't just holiday retail hiring causing the shift.
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Bipartisan Medicare deal proposed in Washington
This morning, a right-wing Republican and left-wing Democrat have announced a plan to reform Medicare that may -- that may -- put policy over politics.
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Mixed messages from the U.S. economy
Weekly jobless numbers out this week show positive signs for the country's economy recovery, but mortage lending rates tell a different story.
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Mid-day Extra: Another basketball star moves to L.A.
Point guard Chris Paul is moving to Los Angeles to play for the Clippers. What can that do for his own fame, and for the team's success down the line?
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BlackBerry maker plays catch up
Research in Motion was the smartphone’s pioneer. But the BlackBerry’s core business customers are switching to iPhone and Android devices.
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