06/23/10
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Episode Description:
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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The problem with rewards programs
Shoppers and businesses both love rewards programs. Los Angeles Times business columnist David Lazarus explains why he views them as consumer waste.
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Obama Administration will try to reinstate deepwater drilling ban
The Obama Administration is quickly regrouping to try to get its moratorium on deepwater oil drilling reinstated.
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Economy leaving jury boxes empty
Courtrooms are finding it increasingly difficult to put bodies in their jury boxes. Jury duty can take a significant toll on the unemployed.
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Home sales down a record 33%
Mortgage applications were down last week, we learned sales of existing homes fell last month and home sales dropped a record 33%.
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Medvedev's California visit to motivate Russian Silicon Valley
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev is touring California's Silicon Valley to learn more about how to encourage a knowledge-based economy back home.
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Bank tax welcome in U.K. and Europe, but not in U.S.
Britain, France and Germany all support a bank tax as part of their budget plans, putting pressure on the U.S. to pass its own levy. But the idea isn't as popular stateside.
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Where there's fewer doctors, nurse practictioners can fill in
Health care reform is helping nurse practitioners find more opportunities to fill in for primary care doctors.
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Some senators still reluctant on energy bill
President Obama is trying to help muster up 60 senatorial votes needed to pass energy and climate legislation.
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