Jul 18, 2006

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It's 'Doughnut Hole Day'

by Helen Palmer

Jul 18, 2006

Democrats today are highlighting Medicare's "Doughnut Hole" coverage gap, but there's disagreement over just how many people will actually fall into the hole. Helen Palmer reports.

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Charging your tuition?

by Jane Lindholm

Jul 18, 2006

More college students are carrying tuition debt on their credit cards. Jane Lindholm reports.

Afghan carpet makers

by Miranda Kennedy

Jul 18, 2006

Makers of traditional Afghan carpets are looking to get back into the US market after decades of war decimated the trade. Miranda Kennedy reports.

The price of non-things

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 18, 2006

Seem like your paycheck just doesn't go as far as it used to? Commentator J.D. Samant argues non-things can be just as expensive as actual things.

Tech earnings

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jul 18, 2006

IBM and Yahoo today kick off a week of earning reports from major tech companies. Ashley Milne-Tyte takes a look at what Wall Street is expecting.

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Internet gambling arrests

by Stephen Beard

Jul 18, 2006

US authorities have arrested the British CEO of an online gambling company and charged 10 other execs with racketeering. The move comes just a week after the US House passed a bill cracking down on Internet betting. Stephen Beard reports.

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Army Corps appropriations

by Scott Tong

Jul 18, 2006

The Senate today considers giving the Army Corps of Engineers $10 billion for new navigation and flood control projects. But after the New Orleans levee breaches, many lawmakers want outside supervision. Scott Tong reports.

Northwest's gas guzzling planes

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 18, 2006

While the carrier may have solved its labor problems, Annie Baxter reports it still has its hands full with an aging, inefficient fleet.

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Expensive cents

by Alex Cohen

Jul 18, 2006

An Arizona congressman proposes retiring the penny today, but his state stands to benefit from the move. And many consumers are fearful that it would lead to higher prices. Alex Cohen reports.

Harley Davidson earnings up

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 18, 2006

The "Hog" maker said yesterday its second quarter earnings rose three percent. Chuck Quirmbach looks at what fueled the growth.

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