07/26/11
Marketplace for July 26, 2011
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Marketplace for July 26, 2011
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Poll shows majority of Americans want debt ceiling compromise
Even if it means passing a package they disagree with. And a majority of Americans believe that President Obama and Congress will reach a deal by the Aug. 2nd deadline, according to findings by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.
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Freakonomics: Death on payday?
Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner explains his findings on the connection between paydays and mortality rates, which may make you rethink about spending your paycheck right away.
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Debt ceiling first responders
Commodities traders feel the pinch of debt ceiling uncertainty.
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Keystone or bust
A distracted Congress votes today on whether to push a controversial oil pipeline through the approval process.
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Britain's aid largesse causes concern at home
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has launched deep spending cuts at home but maintained generous overseas aid policies. Some Britons don't like this.
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Ford, Chrysler gain despite weak economy
The turnaround at the Detroit automakers continues. But pressure will mount this year from Japanese rivals eager to recoup market share.
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