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Nov 18, 2016

Marketplace for Friday, November 18, 2016

Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was an early supporter of Donald Trump; now he’s the president-elect’s pic for attorney general. We’ll talk about what that means for Trump’s immigration policies. Then: Trump’s conflict of interest issues are serious, and they’re not going away. Should he sell everything? Finally, we look at the women “Star Wars” has overlooked (until now) and of, course, wrap up the week in business news.

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions pledges his commitment to Republican candidate for President Donald J Trump before he speaks to supporters at a rally at Ambridge Area Senior High School on October 10, 2016 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. 
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions pledges his commitment to Republican candidate for President Donald J Trump before he speaks to supporters at a rally at Ambridge Area Senior High School on October 10, 2016 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. 
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Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was an early supporter of Donald Trump; now he’s the president-elect’s pic for attorney general. We’ll talk about what that means for Trump’s immigration policies. Then: Trump’s conflict of interest issues are serious, and they’re not going away. Should he sell everything? Finally, we look at the women “Star Wars” has overlooked (until now) and of, course, wrap up the week in business news.