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Alisa Roth

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  • GM is still negotiating over where it will sell Opel, its European unit. Alisa Roth reports the big sticking point for the automaker is intellectual property.

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  • U.S. pay czar Kenneth Feinberg will take a close look at executive compensation at companies that have been bailed out by the government. Alisa Roth reports his decisions may change the rules at those companies, and others.

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  • The U.S. government is close to a settlement with the Swiss bank UBS about releasing American clients' info. But privacy is a core value of UBS and the move could have a dramatic effect on Swiss banking culture. Alisa Roth reports.

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  • President Obama is meeting with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts, and high on the agenda will be protectionism. Alisa Roth reports our neighbors are worried the U.S. may be violating the spirit of NAFTA.

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  • Last year, New York City started a program to encourage low-income residents to save — and it's working. Alisa Roth explores how "Save NYC" has helped New Yorkers stash money away, even with none to spare.

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  • Toyota's new president is in Michigan to talk to industry leaders. With the carmaker reporting losses of more than $800 million, Alisa Roth reports on what it needs to do to get back on track.

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  • The "Cash for Clunkers" plan sent latent car buyers flocking to dealerships and sharply increased July car sales for Ford, GM and Chrysler. But some say the plan has only short-term positive effects and is attracting the wrong buyers. Alisa Roth reports.

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  • Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, SEC Chair Sheila Bair and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner are testifying before Congress today on how to fix the financial services industry. And they do not agree. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Alisa Roth.

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  • The White House is expected to announce compeition for more than $4 billion in grants. But the money will only go to states that have taken clear steps toward reforming the education system. Alisa Roth reports.

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  • The Associated Press wants to make sure it's getting paid for its stories online, so the media outlet is creating a registry to see who's clicking. Alisa Roth explains how the proposed system will work.

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