Jan 26, 2011

Marketplace for Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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Maps - Electricity

Is telecommuting really green?

by Adriene Hill

Jan 26, 2011

Working from home may not be as good for the environment as you think it is.

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Commentary

REICH: The corporate role in economic policy

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 26, 2011

Corporations play a big role in how Americans experience the economy. And that means the President should be careful about their role.

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DAVOS 2011: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos

by Stephen Beard

Jan 26, 2011

The annual gathering of national, business and financial leaders to discuss pressing economic issues begins today in the Swiss Alpine resort town.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Financial crisis report a doubtful bestseller

by Janet Babin

Jan 26, 2011

A 576-page tale of greed, betrayal and near-global doom hits bookstores Thursday. Will anyone "buy" the official report on the financial crisis?

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Federal Budget

Obama wants to snip discretionary spending

by David Gura

Jan 26, 2011

President Obama proposes budget cuts of $400 billion over a decade. Senator Rand Paul proposes cuts of half a trillion in a year. Cutting what's realistic is the issue.

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Super Bowl viewers will party hard

by Jennifer Collins

Jan 26, 2011

Americans are expected to spend more than ever on food, TVs, and other Super Bowl accessories. What it means for advertisers, and for the economy.

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Letters: Gamers and China

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 26, 2011

Kai Ryssdal goes over listener responses. This week, if gamers like to fail, and about the possible similarities between Chinese and the United States constitutions.