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Obama, House Republicans move toward austerity
Jeremy Hobson Apr 10, 2013
David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain Obama's proposed budget and how it differs from House Republican plans.
President Obama looks to reduce Social Security cost of living increases with 'chained CPI'
Dan Gorenstein Apr 5, 2013
President Obama's new budget proposal -- which will be formally unveiled next week -- includes a move to slow payments to Social Security.
NIH director welcomes BRAIN initiative
David Brancaccio Apr 4, 2013
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins says government funding is the best way to support large scientific enterprises and fundamental health advances.
Corporate tweet #fail: Which was the worst?
Chau Tu Apr 3, 2013
Many companies have learned how to use social media as a useful marketing tool, but some have made some major faux pas along the way.
SEC hits 'like' on corporations releasing info on social media
Sarah Gardner Apr 3, 2013
Reed Hastings landed in hot water for sharing info about Netflix on his personal Facebook page. Now, the SEC says, companies can share, tweet and Facebook, as long as investors know where to look.
The SEC gives social media a thumbs up
Dan Gorenstein Apr 3, 2013
In a move that could change the way companies communicate with their investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission has ruled that company executives can use sites like Twitter and Facebook to release market moving news.
Quiz: How much will gas mileage standards save you?
Stephan Richter Apr 3, 2013
If the Obama administration's fuel efficiency standards, which are set for 2025, were enforced today, how much less money would each American driver spend per year on gasoline?
'If I Had Glass'...I'd throw it at your face
Will Oremus Apr 1, 2013
What would you do if you had Google Glass? The public weighs in and the joke is on Google.
Could EPA sulfur cuts affect gas prices?
Queena Kim Mar 29, 2013
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose a new rule today that will require refiners to cut the amount of sulfur in gasoline by two thirds.
The economics of creating national monuments
Stacey Vanek Smith Mar 25, 2013
President Obama is expected to name five new national monuments on Monday. In addition to historical significance and land preservation, national monuments can boost local economies through tourism.
