12/21/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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As Spain gears up for new leadership, the European Union wants airlines to reduce emissions or pay for permits allowing them to pollute. During the holidays, consumers generate as much as 25 percent more waste from packaging, unused holiday cards and wrapping paper, and other seasonal items. In some Atlanta neighborhoods, houses are selling for under 10,000 -- less than the price of many used cars.
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Mid-day Extra: Are payroll tax cuts bad for business?
We hear more from Republican Congressman Bob Gibbs on why he decided to not vote for the two month payroll tax extension that was passed in the Senate.
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The Super Bowl gets ready for streaming
For the first time this year, the Super Bowl will be available for online and mobile streaming.
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Making airlines pay for carbon dioxide emissions
The European Union wants airlines to reduce emissions or pay for permits allowing them to pollute. U.S. opponents say the permit fees would be better spent on new, more efficient aircraft.
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Homes for less than $10,000
The housing bust has driven down home prices. In some neighborhoods in Atlanta, they're even cheaper than a used car.
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Payroll tax cut could expire on Jan. 1
No deal in Congress would mean that the payroll tax would rise by 2 percent, and unemployment benefits would be drastically cut.
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When the holiday season means more waste
During the holidays, consumers generate about 25 percent more waste than the rest of the year -- that's a million tons a week of extra stuff. Here are some tips on how to try and keep the waste low.
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With no payroll tax deal, unemployment benefits also at risk
If Congress fails to extend a payroll tax cut, federal jobless benefits will stop too.
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TSA officials form holiday chorus at LAX
The Transportation Security Administration has had a rough year, but now employees at Los Angeles International Airport have joined together to bring a little holiday cheer.
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Spain's new prime minister will tackle debt, unemployment
Mariano Rajoy has been elected the new prime minister in Spain, and he will soon have to find solutions to the country's dire debt and unemployment problems.
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Banks take advantage of ECB lending
The European Central Bank initiated a plan to stop a credit crunch in Europe, and demand for cheap money has exceeded expectations.
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Republican Congressman Bob Gibbs on the payroll tax cut
We hear from one member of the U.S. House as to why he did not vote for the two month payroll tax cut extension.
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PODCAST: A mobile Super Bowl, ECB plan exceeds expectations
As Spain gears up for new leadership, the European Union wants airlines to reduce emissions or pay for permits allowing them to pollute. During the holidays, consumers generate as much as 25 percent more waste from packaging, unused holiday cards and wrapping paper, and other seasonal items. In some Atlanta neighborhoods, houses are selling for under 10,000 -- less than the price of many used cars.
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Wendy's set to take down Burger King as no. 2 in U.S.
Wendy's appears set to overtake Burger King as the 2nd most-loved burger chain in the U.S., behind McDonald's. What is the company doing so right?
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European banks' overwhelming response to ECB plan
The news that more banks than expected are putting a hand out for help from the European Central Bank had markets on a roller coaster today.
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