10/19/11
Marketplace for October 19, 2011
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Marketplace for October 19, 2011
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Steel prices fall dramatically
With growth expectations unmet, steel manufacturers cut production.
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Taking the slow train as Europe meets hard times
Portugal and Spain planned a new high-speed train between Lisbon and Madrid. Spain did its part. Now, Portugal can't afford to finish the line.
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Social Security bennies bump up
Social Security gets its first adjustment since 2009. The average Social Security benefit will rise by $516 to $14,748. Is that a meaningful bump?
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Massive protests in Greece continue
A Greek protester speaks about what's going on in Athens, and what needs to change.
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Protesters spark fear among some bankers
Though peaceful so far, the Occupy Wall Street movement has some bankers worried about their personal safety.
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Reich: Debating America's future
Labels are routine in conversations about politics. But do those labels limit our debates?
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Letters: David Frum's departure, North Dakota's jobs
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: reactions to David Frum's resignation as a regular Marketplace commentator, job competition from robots and fracking in North Dakota.
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Pharmacies offer counseling to stressed Italians
In the midst of the European economic crisis, Italian pharmacies bring in psychologists to counsel people stressed by the hard times.
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