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07/20/11

Marketplace for July 20, 2011

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Marketplace for July 20, 2011

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Sen. Mark Warner: 'It's time for us to do the right thing'

Jul 20, 2011

Sen. Mark Warner of the "Gang of Six" discusses how he feels about the debt ceiling negotiations, and whether the group's proposed deficit-reduction plan can pass.

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County treasurer: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac owe back taxes

Jul 20, 2011

Treasurer in Oakland County, Mich., sues the mortgage giants, claiming they owe millions in taxes on foreclosed properties. Fannie and Freddie claim they're exempt because they're government entities. But are they really?

Posted In: Crime

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Letters: Seniors online and designer nail polish

Jul 20, 2011

Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: the credibility of rating agencies, social networking for seniors and nail polish for men.

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What leads to willful blindness

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Jul 20, 2011

Author Margaret Heffernan discusses the psychological pressures that can lead to willful blindness, especially in the corporate world.

Posted In: Books

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U.S. exports helping the economy

Jul 20, 2011

There's a bright spot of economic growth. And it should be getting more attention.

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Maker of iPod headphones goes public

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Jul 20, 2011

Skullcandy has a following among athletes and musicians. Now its headphones with a distinctive logo have a following on Wall Street.

Posted In: Wall Street

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American Airlines makes bumper plane purchase

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Jul 20, 2011

American airlines is buying 460 new jets but only 200 of those will come from U.S. manufacturer Boeing. The rest will be made in Europe by Airbus.

Posted In: Airlines

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23 Minutes In Brussels (Album Version)

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Let It Rock (as made famous by Kevin Rudolf & Lil Wayne)

Instrumental Hip Hop Beat Makers

Tight Eyes [Explicit]

Nicolay & Kay

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