Marketplace for Thursday, April 1, 2010

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Marketplace for Thursday, April 1, 2010

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NCAA rules hurt some college b-ballers

Apr 1, 2010
Players on hundreds of community college basketball teams aspire to suit up for a big Division-1 school. But NCAA scholarship money is making it tougher for two-year college players to make the jump. April Dembosky reports.
Posted In: Education, Sports
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What do the rising oil prices mean?

Apr 1, 2010
Crude oil closed just shy of $85 a barrel, the highest it's been in a year and a half. PFC Energy's David Kirsch talks with Kai Ryssdal about why oil has hit a sweet spot, how long it will stay there, and its impact on prices at the pump.
Posted In: Oil
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The story behind tomatoes in the U.S.

Apr 1, 2010
The tomato is a ubiquitous culinary ingredient. Author Arthur Allen talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book "Ripe," and how tomatoes get from the garden to your kitchen table.
Posted In: Books, Food
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Financial lobbyists: Go home!

Apr 1, 2010
The effort to reform the banking system isn't over yet -- lobbyists are still lobbying, Congress is still debating and banks are still grousing. Commentator Mike Konczal says the financial services industry can call it a day.
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Low-income benefit most from degree

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Amy Scott
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Apr 1, 2010
A new study shows that the people least likely to go to college are the ones who stand to gain the most. Amy Scott reports.
Posted In: Education
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Economic recovery varies by state

Apr 1, 2010
A report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia shows states are recovering from the recession at very different speeds. Jeremy Hobson reports.
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A bumpy road to greater fuel efficiency

Apr 1, 2010
The federal government announced new fuel economy standards that are a 30% increase over the old ones. How will it impact the auto industry? Brett Neely reports.

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