Marketplace AM for September 13, 2006

Segments From This Episode

• Earmarks need to go

  by Marketplace Staff

  Congressional leaders are considering new rules to govern the use of earmarks in the appropriations process. But commentator Robert Reich argues they don't go far enough.

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• China to measure happiness

  by Jocelyn Ford

  China is planning to add a new key index to its roster of economic indicators. It's called the "happiness index." Jocelyn Ford reports.

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• Look for more changes at Ford

  by Sarah Gardner

  Directors for Ford begin a two-day board meeting today, and observers expect another round of restructuring announcements. Sarah Gardner reports.

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• Legal troubles ahead for HP?

  by Bob Moon

  California's Attorney General says insiders at Hewlett Packard could face criminal charges stemming from the company's probe into information leaked to the media. Bob Moon reports.

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• Corn as food vs. corn as fuel

  by Sam Eaton

  What happens to the economics of corn when demand for food competes with demand for a renewable fuel source? Sam Eaton reports.

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• Time is shrinking

  by Rachel Dornhelm

  Time Inc. plans to sell 18 of its smaller, but still profitable magazine titles in an effort to refocus its publishing strategy. Rachel Dornhelm looks at what's behind the sale.

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• Oil companies not paying royalties

  by Scott Tong

  Lawmakers open a hearing today into claims the Interior Department continues to waive royalty payments for big oil companies. Scott Tong reports.

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