Feb 4, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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Commentary

The best way to move the economy

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 4, 2009

Republicans and some Democrats want more tax cuts and less spending in the stimulus package. It's a popular position, but commentator Robert Reich says the focus needs to be on what's good for the economy as a whole.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Recession could help smokers quit

by Dan Grech

Feb 4, 2009

You might think the stress of a bad economy would lead more people to smoke, but historically financial downturns have made people smoke less. Dan Grech reports why the recession encourages smoking cessation.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Obama to cap pay of bailout execs

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Feb 4, 2009

President Obama unveiled new salary caps today for companies receiving bailout money. The administration is looking at a $500,000 cap to prevent CEOs from riding "high on the hog." Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

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Are new ethics laws ethical enough?

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 4, 2009

President Obama's nomination of former Senate Majority leader Tom Daschle to his cabinet has some raising questions about Obama's new ethics rules. Tamara Keith explores the line dividing government officials and lobbyists.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Where stimulus money will go first

by John Dimsdale

Feb 4, 2009

The economic stimulus package is working its way through the Senate to the president's desk. Once signed, who will be the first to receive aid? John Dimsdale reports low-income Americans may be among the first recipients.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

HSBC target in Lehman Brothers lawsuit

by Stephen Beard

Feb 4, 2009

Investors in Hong Kong are planning a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against London-based bank HSBC over the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Stephen Beard explains why the British bank is a good target and why more lawsuits may follow.

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House on small business health care

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 4, 2009

Today a House committee will explore the challenge small businesses face to cover their employees. Some reformers want to mandate employers provide insurance or pay into a government fund. Mitchell Hartman reports.