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Apr 5, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, April 5, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about how U.S. companies can merge with foreign companies so it can pay cheaper taxes, and interview Amalgamated Bank president Keith Mestrich about his bank’s “progressive” philosophy.

Pfizer is one U.S. company who has courted a foreign company (Allergan) to merge with.
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Segments From This Episode

Increase in home renovation plans suggests people unwilling to move
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
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People gave up on the idea of a big, fancy house after the housing crisis, according to one economist.
Want to restore trust in banks? Make banking boring.
by David Brancaccio
The president of Amalgamated Bank, which considers itself a progressive institution, makes the case for regulations.
The future of hospital care could look a lot like home
by Dan Gorenstein
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A growing body of research suggests the "hospital-at-home" model leads to better quality care.
Hospital care in your own room
by David Brancaccio
Overseas corruption, inversions, and hospital care.
U.S. has been cracking down on offshore tax evasion for years
by Mitchell Hartman
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The 'Panama Papers' leak sparks promises of a crackdown on offshore shell corporations and bank secrecy to hide the proceeds of corruption and criminal enterprises.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, April 5, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Increase in home renovation plans suggests people unwilling to move

Want to restore trust in banks? Make banking boring.

The future of hospital care could look a lot like home

Hospital care in your own room

U.S. has been cracking down on offshore tax evasion for years