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Dec 27, 2016

12/27/16: Recruiting female firefighters

The financial issues plaguing Italy’s Monte Dei Paschi, the world’s oldest surviving bank; a new rule requiring federal contractors to offer their employees paid sick leave; and the Fire Department of New York’s push for greater gender diversity.

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Paid sick days add up for federal contractors
by Dan Gorenstein
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images
The executive order could be short-lived.
New York’s search for female firefighters
by Marielle Segarra
Alvaro Hermida/Flickr
The Fire Department of New York City is in the midst of a gender diversity push.
Study finds that police officers moonlight regularly to earn extra income
by Marketplace Contributor
Jimmy Jenkins
Is policing 'public? Is it private? Or is it some mix of the two?' study's author asks.
The economics of Israeli settlements
by Lewis Wallace
DAN BALILTY/AFP/Getty Images
Settlers may benefit from cheaper home prices.
Movie bottleneck hits the multiplex
by Reema Khrais
In the last half of December, upwards of 20 new releases hit theaters.
12/27/16: Working a private job as a public servant
Israel said it will build thousands of new housing units in East Jerusalem, despite a U.N. resolution condemning their construction. We'll explore the complicated economics of these settlements. Plus: We'll look at a study that finds many police officers are moonlighting regularly to earn extra cash, and talk about the fierce competition at the movie theaters as the year winds down.

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12/27/16: Recruiting female firefighters

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Segments From This Episode

Paid sick days add up for federal contractors

New York’s search for female firefighters

Study finds that police officers moonlight regularly to earn extra income

The economics of Israeli settlements

Movie bottleneck hits the multiplex

12/27/16: Working a private job as a public servant