Jan 6, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Airing on Wednesday, January 6, 2016: The relationship between Obamacare and employment hours; the Federal Reserve's December minutes; and the ways consumers handle financial emergencies.

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How consumers deal with financial emergencies

by Sally Herships

Jan 6, 2016

A new study from Bankrate.com reveals how consumers face unexpected emergencies.

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Mid-day Update

The push for self-driving

by David Brancaccio

Jan 6, 2016

Nuclear weapons, new medical devices, and driverless cars.

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The effect of Obamacare on employment

by Dan Gorenstein

Jan 6, 2016

Claims have floated around that Obamacare would lead to employers reducing workers' hours.

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A breathless wait for the Fed minutes

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 6, 2016

The Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its December meeting.

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China pushing propaganda through hip-hop

by Rob Schmitz

Jan 6, 2016

Also known as rapaganda.

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Airing on Wednesday, January 6, 2016: The relationship between Obamacare and employment hours; the Federal Reserve’s December minutes; and the ways consumers handle financial emergencies.