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Sep 2, 2013

Marketplace for Monday, September 2, 2013

Verizon Communications has agreed to buy out Vodafone’s stake in Verizon Wireless, giving it full control of the most profitable mobile service provider in the country. The number of Americans using heroin has been on the rise, reaching epidemic proportions in rural areas and suburbs. It’s the last holiday weekend this year and that’s a big deal on the Jersey Shore, especially after recovering from Hurricane Sandy last year. And we hear about the one bright spot in the Vietnamese economy: coffee.

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Segments From This Episode

Syria strike still up in the air
by David Gura
While a strike against Syria seemed imminent at the start of the weekend, it now looks as though there could be some delay.
Verizon strikes $130 billion deal for Vodafone
by Queena Kim
Today, Verizon Communications agreed to buy out Vodafone's 45 percent stake in its giant wireless unit for $130 billion.
Possible rate hike unites the (postal) classes
by Kate Davidson
Class division in the United States can be stark, in one small way, tough financial times at the Postal Service are uniting the classes.
On Jersey Shore, the summer after Sandy comes to close
by David Weinberg
A year after Hurricane Sandy's destruction, Labor Day marks the end of a summer of recovery for beach towns.
Move over, business owners: Labor is unhappy about Obamacare, too
by Dan Gorenstein
Labor unions are unhappy with provisions in the Affordable Care Act that could tax their members' health coverage.
My first job: A drive-thru restaurant love
by Stephanie Donoghue
A Marketplace listener talks about her first job at a local restaurant and drive-thru.
CBS and Time Warner end payment dispute
by David Gura
The fight between the two companies lasted a month and included a blackout of channels like CBS, CBS Sports Network and premium offerings like Showtime.
Heroin use on the rise in rural areas
by Gigi Douban
The number of first-time heroin users in the U.S. is on the rise, and overall, heroin use went up 66 percent in 2011.
Vietnam getting a boost from its coffee
by Linda Yueh
But some worry that with commodity prices falling, relying so heavily on agriculture is a risk.

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Segments From This Episode

Syria strike still up in the air

Verizon strikes $130 billion deal for Vodafone

Possible rate hike unites the (postal) classes

On Jersey Shore, the summer after Sandy comes to close

Move over, business owners: Labor is unhappy about Obamacare, too

My first job: A drive-thru restaurant love

CBS and Time Warner end payment dispute

Heroin use on the rise in rural areas

Vietnam getting a boost from its coffee

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