Sep 20, 2007

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A change of course and tone

by Steve Tripoli

Sep 20, 2007

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson let it be known today that the White House has decided to consider letting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac buy up jumbo loans, something it's been opposed to. And Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke added it better happen soon. Steve Tripoli reports.

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Nasdaq in deal with Dubai exchange

by Stephen Beard

Sep 20, 2007

Nasdaq and the Dubai stock exchange have come to terms on an intricate deal to buy the Nordic OMX Exchange group. Marketplace's Stephen Beard discusses the details with Kai Ryssdal.

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Mexican cartels are a big U.S. business

by Dan Grech

Sep 20, 2007

Mexican drug cartels operating in the U.S. bring in $23 billion a year, according to a government report due out tomorrow. That would rank them 97th on the Fortune 500 list. Dan Grech reports.

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Opposition grows to 'pharma-crops'

by Sarah Gardner

Sep 20, 2007

The USDA has unveiled a new voluntary compliance program for companies that want to grow and test genetically modified crops for medicine. None have come to market yet, but the prospect is sowing seeds for a battle between two very powerful industries. Sarah Gardner reports.

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Children's med plan has healthy support

by John Dimsdale

Sep 20, 2007

President Bush called on Congress to extend the State Children's Health Insurance Program -- but with far less money than Congress wants to spend. John Dimsdale reports a big expansion in the program has significant support from the business community.

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Powerhouses stumble on level field

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 20, 2007

Prestigious college football programs at Notre Dame, Michigan and UCLA have gotten off to rough starts this season with surprising losses to seemingly lesser schools. Our analyst Ed Derse says the business side of the sport might be adding a little parity to the game.

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Music from the episode

The Young Machines (Album Leaf Remix) Her Space Holiday

How Long Do I Have To Wait For You? Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

Record Machine The Herms

Six Underground - Nellee Hoopers Edit Sneaker Pimps

Skeleton Jar Youth Group

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