06/01/11
Marketplace for June 1, 2011
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Marketplace for June 1, 2011
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9
Paying nature to do its thing
Beyond beautiful views and nice hikes, nature actually does stuff for us. So how about throwing a little cash its way?
0
Letters: Is college worth it?
Going over listeners' responses to past stories. This week: the debate over college.
1
Jobs, factory data show sputtering economy
Private-sector hiring and manufacturing shift into a lower gear. A day after home prices record a double-dip, are we headed back toward recession?
0
FIFA chairman re-elected but controversy persists
Sepp Blatter today was re-elected to lead the world soccer body, but allegations of bribery and corruption still tarnish FIFA's reputation.
15
Conflict of interest: Contractors and their political spending
It is no secret that companies spend money lobbying Congress. But there's a new wrinkle to the relationship between corporations and federal money.
2
Day Three: Shanghai is built
All the cranes are gone. There are no new skyscrapers going up. One of the centers of Chinese capitalism isn't building anymore.
20
Military underprices tobacco more than law allows
Smoking and chewing tobacco use in the armed forces is widespread. Yet many military bases break the rules and sell tobacco at big discounts.
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