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Tornado influx hurts communities in South, Midwest
Mitchell Hartman Mar 6, 2012
They're mourning loved ones and assessing damage across the Midwest and South this week, in the aftermath of as many as 80 tornadoes, that left 40 people dead.
Mild winter helps some businesses, hurts others
Brian Bull Mar 2, 2012
For some businesses that shut down during the winter, the mild weather this winter has been an economic shot in the arm. For others, not so much.
Economy changes like the weather
Sarah Gardner Mar 1, 2012
But is the mild winter cooking the books?
Budget surplus, weather important to Michigan economy
Jeremy Hobson Feb 22, 2012
The state of Michigan actually has a budget surplus on its hands, in large part due to big cutbacks put in place by the governor.
Military impostors hurt real veterans
Scott Lyon Feb 17, 2012
Former Marine and commentator Scott Lyon says impostors give Americans a false view of veterans.
For five years of love and fiscal responsibility
Tess Vigeland Feb 17, 2012
A marine declares his love for his wife of five years, who along with love diligently sent him burned copies of Marketplace Money every week through two tours of duty.
General Electric adding jobs for military veterans
Amy Scott Feb 13, 2012
General Electric plans to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years. But vets are still challenged to find jobs in today's workforce.
Getting vets working again
Joel Patterson Feb 13, 2012
With employment at 13 percent for U.S. veterans, big companies are starting initiatives to get them back to work in civilian life.
First Lady's 'Let's Move' program expands to military
Gregory Warner Feb 10, 2012
Michelle Obama will announce a Pentagon venture to make the food offerings in the U.S. military more healthy. It’s the first change to military rations in 20 years.
