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Mar 4, 2014

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Obama wants to get an additional $58 billion of education spending into the budget tomorrow. Republicans are strongly opposed. Plus: Sanctions might seem like one way the U.S. could pressure Russia on its Ukraine adventure, but the U.S. doesn’t have many business interests in Russia.

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Segments From This Episode

How much influence does the U.S. have on Russia’s economy?
by Sally Herships
Some critics of Russia's move on the Crimea say the U.S. should consider economic sanctions. But the U.S. doesn't do much business with Russia.
Obama’s tough sell on early childhood spending
by Kate Davidson
Part of the President's budget proposal focuses on an initiative expanding early childhood development programs.
Thousand dollar house, million dollar view
by Luke Quinton
One professor is sleeping in a dumpster to raise questions about U.S. home ownership.
What can the Fed do to solve social problems?
by David Brancaccio
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is rolling up its sleeves to get closer to the community.
Could Detroit strong arm its creditors?
by Dan Weissmann
If the judge approves, a new agreement could be a big step toward the city getting out of bankruptcy.
PODCAST: U.S. sanctions won’t hurt Russia
by David Brancaccio
President Obama face an uphill battle in getting more funding for early childhood development. And the Fed takes a more personal approach in New England.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Subscribe:

Segments From This Episode

How much influence does the U.S. have on Russia’s economy?

Obama’s tough sell on early childhood spending

Thousand dollar house, million dollar view

What can the Fed do to solve social problems?

Could Detroit strong arm its creditors?

PODCAST: U.S. sanctions won’t hurt Russia