Marketplace for Wednesday, February 13, 2013

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Ten states raised their minimum wage this year. Now, President Obama wants to increase it nationwide. Commentator Robert Reich says the federal government needs to separate investments in the economy from discretionary spending. Meanwhile, the European Union and the U.S. plan to work on what would be a gigantic trade agreement, but an equally large cultural clash threatens to quickly dash hopes of a deal. Intel says it will sell TVs directly to consumers this year. We hear about a program in Chicago giving out rent vouchers so people can move into neighborhoods with better economic opportunities. And The New York Times' David Leonhardt talks about his new e-book, the economy and the president's State of the Union address.

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U.S.-EU trade deal faces cultural hurdles

The trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union mentioned in President Obama's State of the Union speech could be profitable for both parties. It may be hard to achieve because of differences in outlook.
Posted In: State of the Union, European Union, trade
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State of the Union 2013 sounds a bit like State of the Union 2012

See if you can tell which piece of tape was from President Obama's State of the Union this year, and which one was from last year.
Posted In: State of the Union
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The economics behind the new FX show 'The Americans'

"The Americans" is set in the 1980s and revolves around two Russian sleeper agents living in the U.S.
Posted In: The Americans, television, Entertainment, Russia, spies
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David Leonhardt on making tough decisions to fix the economy

The New York Times Washington bureau chief talks about the choices we have to make with respect to our debt and the national deficit.
Posted In: State of the Union, Economy
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Intel puts a new face on Internet TV

The giant computer chip maker says it will develop a set-top box for Internet TV, that includes facial recognition.
Posted In: Intel, tv, Internet, smartphone
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What the minimum wage means at work

President Obama proposed a minimum wage increase to help the lowest-paid workers. Opponents say businesses will just eliminate jobs. We go to a restaurant to talk to an employee and employer.
Posted In: minimum wage, State of the Union, restaurants, Small Business
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Infrastructure should have its own budget

Spending on infrastructure and education can help fuel future growth.
Posted In: State of the Union, infrastructure, Education, government spending
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Changing neighborhoods can change your life

Helping poor families relocate to safer neighborhoods with better schools shown to improve mobility for children.
Posted In: Chicago, public housing, mobility

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