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Jun 27, 2013

Marketplace for Thursday, June 27, 2013

The Senate passed comprehensive immigration reform legislation. The bill includes a proposal to spend nearly $50 billion to beef up security at the U.S.-Mexico border. Also, both sides of the gay marriage fight are using yesterday’s DOMA decision to raise more money.

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Segments From This Episode

Blastoff! Talking robot Kirobo to head off to space
by David Gura
This fall, a "humanoid communication robot" called Kirobo will travel to the International Space Station to keep astronauts company.
School food rules will change your vending machine
by David Weinberg
New federal rules limit vending-machine snacks in schools to 200 calories.
DOMA decision kicks off money chase
by Mitchell Hartman
The Supreme Court’s gay marriage decision launches major fundraising efforts from both sides.
How will immigration reform feel on the border?
by Noel King
Scott Olson/Getty Images
The high-profile immigration bill includes new spending for more fencing and enforcement along the Mexican border.
In health care reform, art keeps patients in the picture
by Dan Gorenstein
Local artist Regina Holliday has recruited a walking gallery of story tellers to make sure patients get as much attention as profits
Teens come up with solutions to keep kids in school
by David Gura
High school students in New York City are tackling the problem of kids skipping school.
‘White House Down’: Pairing Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx is no accident
by David Gura
Studios rely more and more on teams of heroes and dynamic duos in action films. Is the lone action man a thing of the past?
Why Silicon Valley can’t end world poverty
by David Gura
The tech community finds out it takes more than good intentions and a novel idea to improve the lives of people in developing nations.

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Segments From This Episode

Blastoff! Talking robot Kirobo to head off to space

School food rules will change your vending machine

DOMA decision kicks off money chase

How will immigration reform feel on the border?

In health care reform, art keeps patients in the picture

Teens come up with solutions to keep kids in school

‘White House Down’: Pairing Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx is no accident

Why Silicon Valley can’t end world poverty

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