Feb 27, 2006

Marketplace AM for February 27, 2006

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An incentive for saving

by Hillary Wicai

Feb 27, 2006

Hillary Wicai looks at an innovative state program to encourage poor residents to save up for home ownership.

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Bird flu summit

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 27, 2006

Bird flu experts from around the world assemble in Washington today to discuss how businesses can prepare for a possible outbreak. Eric Niiler reports.

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Stem cell trial

by Rachel Dornhelm

Feb 27, 2006

Today court proceedings begin in the dispute over whether the State of California can spend $3 billion in taxpayer money to fund stem cell research. Rachel Dornhelm has more.

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Bush's India trip

by Marketplace Staff

Feb 27, 2006

President Bush makes final preparations for his trip to South Asia this week. As Jessica Smith reports, US companies are particularly interested in his talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.