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Deconstructing Henry

by Kai Ryssdal

Mar 26, 2008

Treasury Secy. Henry Paulson spoke on financial policy today. Frankly, the speech was a bit dull. So we asked some experts to take it apart and tell us what was significant. Kai Ryssdal has more.

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Do candidates fully get subprime woes?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Mar 26, 2008

This week Hillary Clinton called on the government to help homeowners more, John McCain warned against too much government action, and Barack Obama said McCain doesn't know what he's talking about. Nancy Marshall Genzer looks into whether any of them do.

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Commentary

Taxpayers should reap bailout profits

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 26, 2008

Commentator Robert Reich wants to call your attention to a mortgage-crisis bill in Congress with an interesting twist. It would allow taxpayers who pick up the tab for bailouts to profit if the gamble pays off.

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American Airlines grounds 300 planes

by Jeff Tyler

Mar 26, 2008

American Airlines cancelled about 300 flights today to double-check wiring on some of its MD-80 airplanes. The inspections were prompted after an audit by the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration. Jeff Tyler reports.

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Is price too high on fast-track drugs?

by Janet Babin

Mar 26, 2008

Federal laws passed more than a decade ago encouraged development of leading edge drugs, as well as a way to get them on the market faster. But a study out today says that fast-track process compromises safety. Janet Babin reports.

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A video game that's good for you?

by Sean Cole

Mar 26, 2008

There's been a lot of discussion about whether video games are bad for you, and some research into whether they might actually do you some good. A game called Mindhabits is said to be one of the good ones. Sean Cole reports.

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Third World export: security guards

by Gretchen Wilson

Mar 26, 2008

The number of civilian contractors killed in Iraq last year rose 17%. Not all of them were Americans. Private security firms are increasingly using third-country nationals to support the war. Gretchen Wilson reports from Namibia.

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Is Motorola's split a good call?

by Lisa Napoli

Mar 26, 2008

Motorola is breaking itself in two, but analysts don't agree on whether it's the best move for the company. Lisa Napoli reports.

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