May 2, 2006

Marketplace PM for May 2, 2006

Stories You Might Like U.K. budget watchdog meets with PM The economics of kidnapping The costs of living in an oil-based economy It’s time to talk tech as India PM Modi heads to Washington Fleece power vests are big business "As we go on/We remember/All the debt we/Accrued together"

Segments From this episode

Laptop theft

by Marketplace Staff

May 2, 2006

Imagine someone steals a laptop from your bank or your phone company. It happens more than you might think, and that has some major identity theft and security consequences. Sean Cole reports.

The fight over fuel economy standards

by John Dimsdale

May 2, 2006

Ten states sued the federal government today to strengthen gas mileage requirements for SUVs. John Dimsdale reports on what may be a major attack on the country's Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

One Home, Two Nations: Mauricio and Nelly

by Dan Grech

May 2, 2006

Marketplace Americas Correspondent Dan Grech continues the story of two friends born in El Salvador, now separated by the US border. Today, the story of their children.

Who's paying for bird flu prep?

by Hillary Wicai

May 2, 2006

The Bush administration has a plan to deal with a massive bird flu epidemic. But what role should the government play — and what costs should private business bear? Hillary Wicai reports.

The sinking dollar

by Amy Scott

May 2, 2006

Global investors are selling US dollars today. The greenback is close to one-year lows against the Euro and the Canadian dollar is at its highest level against the US currency in almost three decades. What gives? Amy Scott reports.