Jun 15, 2010

Marketplace for Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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BP Spill: Ripples

Oil companies' disaster plans criticized

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2010

On Capitol Hill, chief executives of the world's largest oil companies defended their commitment to safety standards. And took the opportunity to blame BP for ignoring the same standards. But were the mistakes that caused the Gulf spill really a break from the norm or just business as usual? Rob Schmitz reports.

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European officials scoff at junk rating

by Bob Moon

Jun 15, 2010

Government leaders around the world have been pressuring credit-rating agencies to be more honest with investors. Except, apparently, when it comes to the risk that certain European countries could go bankrupt. Bob Moon explains.

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How important was home buyer credit?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2010

The National Association of Home Builders' monthly index of builder confidence is down to levels last seen in February. Home builders have lost confidence that many people want to buy a new house now that the government's temporary tax credit has expired. Brett Neely reports.

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Shelf Life

How the working poor became big biz

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2010

Journalist Gary Rivlin talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book "Broke USA," and the business of making money off the poor.

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Starbucks brews free Wi-Fi, site access

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2010

This summer, Starbucks will stop charging for Internet access and offer free Wi-Fi. Jeff Horwich reports.

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European Debt Crisis

Debt crisis tests Spaniards' faith in euro

by Stephen Beard

Jun 15, 2010

In Spain, the countries largest unions are protesting over plans to reform the country's labor laws. But the government has been forced to take these measures by fellow members of the eurozone. Stephen Beard reports.

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BP Spill: Ripples

Obama's address: A Gulf battle plan

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 15, 2010

Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Kai Ryssdal about what President Obama said in his speech on the BP oil spill, how he responded to criticism he's gotten over enacting a deepwater drilling moratorium, and the impact all of this will have on developing a cleaner energy strategy going forward.