09/30/09
Marketplace for Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Marketplace for Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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More regulation isn't the only answer
The House is inching closer to a vote on regulation proposals for the financial system. But commentator David Frum says we may need to think beyond regulation to prevent the next crisis.
22
Kenyan hunger worsens over drought
Millions of Kenyans are going hungry because of a severe drought that has devastated harvests and caused food prices to more than double. Jennifer Collins reports.
3
Campaign gives a toast to sherry
Wine producers in Spain are waging a campaign to make sherry cool. Caitlan Carroll reports.
0
Nike is latest to swoosh out of chamber
Nike is resigning from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board over disagreement on climate change. Steve Henn reports on why so many companies are leaving the chamber.
5
Taking Stock: Are the markets fair?
Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book, "Justice," and the morality of Wall Street.
2
Icelanders get hot over mortgages
Iceland is expecting a wave of public anger over the dire state of the economy. Stephen Beard reports thousands of mortgage holders are likely to join a national repayment strike.
1
CIT's shaky future hurts small biz
Business lender CIT is scrambling to work out a deal with its bondholders for a takeover, or it'll have to file for bankruptcy. Bob Moon reports on the fallout for the small businesses caught in the middle.
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