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May 6, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, May 6, 2016

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the wildfires ravaging Alberta, Canada; new FDA rules that will impose restrictions on products like cigars and hookah tobacco; and lead contamination in Los Angeles.

Drivers wait for clearance to take firefighting supplies into town on Thursday outside of Fort McMurray, Alberta.
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Segments From This Episode

Lead contamination poisons a neighborhood’s home values
by Jed Kim
Jed Kim/Marketplace
Residents of East Los Angeles are seeing prices drop and can't sell their homes.
FDA rules spell changes for vaping and hookah lounges
by Annie Baxter
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
New FDA rules put restrictions on tobacco products, which will affect venues catering to their use.
The Sport of Kings after American Pharoah
by Nova Safo
Al Bello/Getty Images
Did last year's Triple Crown winner inspire greater interest in racing?
Nashville’s budget hearings are now a speedy pitchfest
by Marketplace Contributor
Office of Mayor Megan Barry
City officials have 7 minutes to convince a panel to fund their departments.
April jobs report shows weak growth
by Amy Scott
April's jobs report, money laundering, and lead contamination.

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Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, May 6, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Lead contamination poisons a neighborhood’s home values

FDA rules spell changes for vaping and hookah lounges

The Sport of Kings after American Pharoah

Nashville’s budget hearings are now a speedy pitchfest

April jobs report shows weak growth