Jun 24, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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Tech jobs spread to new regions

by Janet Babin

Jun 24, 2008

Silicon Valley is one of the first places that come to mind for jobs in the tech industry. But a report out says tech jobs around North Carolina and even Washington, D.C. have been growing. Janet Babin reports.

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A commission for tough fiscal issues

by Jeremy Hobson

Jun 24, 2008

A House committee is trying to deal with Social Security and Medicare without avoiding them. One method includes creating a bi-partisan commission that would work together on tough decisions. Jeremy Hobson has more.

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Fighting for Nigeria's oil

by Marketplace Contributor

Jun 24, 2008

Militant attacks on oil rigs in Nigeria have caused the loss of around 300,000 barrels a day. Scott Jagow talks to Gretchen Wilson in Africa about what the militants want and what governments are doing to control the situation.

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Tapping protected lands to help corn

by Jeff Tyler

Jun 24, 2008

Midwestern floods have hurt crops and helped bring corn prices to record highs. To help offset the problem, an Iowa senator is encouraging planting in environmentally-protected lands. Jeff Tyler has more.

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States weigh tax hike over budget cuts

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 24, 2008

With consumer spending down, state budgets are being faced with difficult choices in order to stay in the black. Some states are considering raising taxes as a better alternative to cutting needed programs. Danielle Karson reports.

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High iron ore price reflects demand

by Stephen Beard

Jun 24, 2008

Iron ore is in high demand, and British mining giant Rio Tinto has upped the price almost 100 percent to reflect the boom. Stephen Beard reports because of the way it's traded, the price hike can't be blamed on speculation.

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Too racy for JC Penney?

by Steve Henn

Jun 24, 2008

JC Penney is upset about a viral Web video with an ad showing two teenagers speed dressing. The ad, which wasn't made by the company, seems to encourage teenage sex. But Steve Henn reports the ad might be a good thing.