Apr 17, 2007

Marketplace AM for April 17, 2007

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Opting out of public financing

by John Dimsdale

Apr 17, 2007

Fewer and fewer taxpayers are checking that little box to contribute $3 to the presidential election fund. But voters aren't the only ones saying no. Candidates are declining to use the fund. So is it worth keeping around?

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Delta OK'd for reorganization

by Steve Tripoli

Apr 17, 2007

Creditors have agreed to take a 20 to 30 percent hit and approve a reorganization plan that puts Delta on course to emerge from bankruptcy by month's end. It's great news for Delta — and maybe the U.S. airline industry.

Fortune 500 get richer

by Bob Moon

Apr 17, 2007

Fortune magazine has posted its annual list of America's largest companies, and this year was their most profitable ever. Some argue that's good news for everyone, but critics point out the profits are made on the backs of low-wage workers.

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AARP wants double dose of health insurance

by Steve Henn

Apr 17, 2007

Private health insurance is getting to be a big business for America's largest senior lobby. AARP today announced an expanded deal with UnitedHealth. The goal: Double insurance sales to the 50+ crowd.

Workplace discrimination complaints swell

by Janet Babin

Apr 17, 2007

There's been a steady rise in the number of women alleging unfair treatment in the workplace because of pregnancy, so today the government is looking into the matter.

Space R&D blasting off in 5. . .

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Apr 17, 2007

Right now the fifth space tourist is orbiting the earth. Price tag: $20 million. So space tourism isn't exactly taking off at light speed, but some think there's a lot of money to be made a lot faster in space-based research.

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GM introduces Spark to India

by Miranda Kennedy

Apr 17, 2007

American automakers have struggled to make headway in India's large and fast-growing market, but GM is making a renewed push for sales with the Chevrolet Spark.

Pounding the dollar

by Stephen Beard

Apr 17, 2007

The British pound is at a 14-year high against the U.S. dollar: It now takes $2 to equal one pound. The strength of Britain's currency is boosting some industries there, but it could also be a sign of trouble to come.

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Just pay your taxes already

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 17, 2007

Today's the day. Pay up or file for an extension. Joan is a reformed tax-evader and she almost learned the hard way that the old saying is true, you really can't avoid death or taxes.

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Losing control of the World Bank?

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Apr 17, 2007

As pressure mounts for World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz to resign, a growing chorus of nations is beginning to ask whether the U.S. should always get to choose who heads the international organization.

Alex Wong, Getty Images

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