Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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• Toyota fighting back on tech issues

  by Alisa Roth

  Toyota held a press conference to rebut an ABC News story that allegedly shows how miswiring vehicles can cause unintended acceleration. Steve Chiotakis gets more technical details from Marketplace's Alisa Roth.

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• U.S. next stop on Greece’s debt tour

  by John Dimsdale

  After already having passed through the capitals of Europe seeking help, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is in Washington, D.C. to ask President Obama to help shoulder his country's $25 billion in debt. Is that fair? John Dimsdale reports.

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• Jenny Craig bids new dieters ‘Bonjour’

  by Caitlan Reeg

  The French may be famous for their physiques, but the influx of fast food into the country has helped give rise to an increase in obesity. So Jenny Craig is pitching in by opening over a dozen weight-loss centers nationally. Caitlan Carroll reports.

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• Northup, EADS drop out of Air Force bid

  Defense contractor Northrop Grumman and its European partner, EADS, have dropped out of a bid for a $40 billion deal to supply the U.S. Air Force with refueling tankers. Bill Radke finds out why from Marketplace's Stephen Beard.

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• Frank: Fed would not have new power

  by Steve Chiotakis

  The Senate continues debate over financial regulatory reform, with a clearer picture developing of how the Federal Reserve would play into any proposed legislation. Steve Chiotakis gets an in-depth look from Congressman Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.

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• Stock market comeback is actually slow

  by Bob Moon

  It may seem like the markets have been rapidly rising since hitting rock bottom a year ago, but skeptics still say a significant chunk is still in the hole. Bob Moon reports.

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• Paperwork delays Colorado food stamps

  by Marketplace Staff

  Colorado is having trouble processing paperwork for recipients of food stamps, and as a result many are not getting their stamps renewed. The delay is a violation of federal law. Zachary Barr reports.

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