09/21/11
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Episode Description:
Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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AT&T-T-mobile merger moves forward with status hearing
With several states and rival companies filing complaints, the AT&T/T-mobile merger tries to move forward today at a Department of Justice "status hearing."
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Republicans and Democrats seek a deal on FEMA spending
The budget struggle continues on both sides of the aisle today, as Republicans and Democrats clash over emergency relief spending.
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Apple fans anxiously await new iPhone
Many Apple users have been anxiously awaiting the release of the newest iPhone, which reports say will come in early October. We talk to one user who has been living with a broken old iPhone until the day comes.
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Republicans to the Fed: No more stimulus
Yesterday, Congressional Republicans sent a letter to Ben Bernanke to request that the Fed refrain from initiating any further monetary policies.
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U.S. company Noble Energy begins drilling in Cyprus
A Texas-based oil company discovered a large supply of deep water natural gas in the Mediterranean and plans to begin drilling this week. That's causing big tension with countries in the region.
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British insurance market posts huge losses in disaster-filled year
It has been a big year for natural disasters, from the tsunami in Japan to floods in Australia. And that means a year of big losses for insurance companies.
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U.S. companies in China: Polluters or scapegoats?
Although U.S. companies like Conoco-Phillips have been accused of violating environmental laws in China, many think they're being unfairly targeted in a land that lets Chinese companies brazenly violate pollution laws.
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Google under government pressure
Google's chairman Eric Schmidt will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The tech company is under scrutiny for possible antitrust violations and uncompetitive practices.
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O'Hare unveils airport aeroponics
An ultra-compact, ultra-efficient airport garden provides herbs and veggies to airport restaurants.
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European debt crisis helps, hurts airlines
Thanks to a weak euro, there is a bump in tourism now, but prolonged economic woes will pull down airline profits.
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Disaster money may force government shutdown
Debates have been flaring up over the best way to cut federal spending. The latest hot button issue? The Federal Emergency Management Agency's budget.
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Republicans send letter to the Fed to stand down on monetary policy
The Federal Reserve wraps up a meeting today to determine the next steps to take in solving the financial crisis in the U.S.
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