Marketplace for Monday, September 7, 2009

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Marketplace for Monday, September 7, 2009

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Fannie and Freddie one year later

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Jeremy Hobson
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Sep 7, 2009
Jeremy Hobson takes a look back at the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a year ago today.
Posted In: Housing
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Kraft vying for British candy Cadbury

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Stacey Vanek Smith
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Sep 7, 2009
Despite the dire financial climate, Kraft is offering to buy British candy giant Cadbury for $16 billion. How can Kraft afford it? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Posted In: Mergers and Acquisitions
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America's dirty work

Sep 7, 2009
Host Tess Vigeland talks to Mike Rowe, creator of the Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" and the Web site "Mike Rowe Works." Both are dedicated to blue-collar workers.
Posted In: Jobs
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Why we love or hate our work

Sep 7, 2009
Alain De Botton, author of "The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work," talks with Tess Vigeland about our modern relationship with work and how occupations help shape our identities.
Posted In: Books, Jobs
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It's a recession baby!

Sep 7, 2009
Recessions can wreak havoc in people's lives. But some couples have decided to take the extra time the recession has given them to focus on their family. Tamara Keith reports.
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Employers use recession to cut workers

Sep 7, 2009
The recession is providing a great cover for employers who have been looking to get rid of employees. Sally Herships reports on why some workers are getting the ax under the guise of a bad economy.
Posted In: Jobs

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