09/08/11
Marketplace for September 8, 2011
Episode Description:
Marketplace for September 8, 2011
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Perspectives from the unemployed
A roundtable discussion on President Obama's 'American Jobs Act' with four individuals from Los Angeles currently struggling with unemployment.
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President Obama unveils $447 billion jobs package
Obama pressed the joint session of Congress to "pass this jobs plan right away." The 'American Jobs Act' includes extended and expanded payroll tax cuts and spending on schools and infrastructure.
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What does Google get from buying Zagat?
The search giant is thinking local by buying restaurant review company Zagat
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9/11's effect on tech
After September 11, the government poured billions into research that is changing our lives.
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Knife maker hires amid U.S. economic woes
Oregon firm's workforce has grown 32% since 2008, showing that demand for products -- including overseas buyers -- is what creates jobs.
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Less power at home
U.S. residential power use is expected to fall over the next 10 years, which could mean big changes at your power company.
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Republican plans emphasize long-term growth
Presidential candidates' jobs proposals build for the future. Some say, to the detriment of the now.
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Letters: The problem with hiring, the language of jobs and work
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: the problems with hiring -- is the employer or the employee? -- and the difference between "jobs" and "work."
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Bernanke details outlook for economy
Bernanke is considering forcing down long-term interest rates some more and cutting off interest payments to banks that park their reserves at the Fed.
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Obama to propose $300 billion jobs package
That money will go to tax cuts, local government aid, and infrastructure. Which of these tactics give us the biggest bang for the buck?
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