Jul 7, 2006

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Job Files: Foot doctor

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 7, 2006

Podiatrist Donna Landi invites us to walk a mile in her shoes treating feet in New York City.

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Altria's next move: Sell Kraft?

by Lisa Napoli

Jul 7, 2006

With Thursday's Florida Supreme Court ruling, Philip Morris parent Altria may have new impetus to put the Marlboro maker and other brands on the sales block. Lisa Napoli reports.

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Legal immigration boom stressing UK

by Stephen Beard

Jul 7, 2006

The British government has been accused of dramatically underestimating the scale of immigration into the UK as an influx of workers from Eastern Europe puts pressure on housing and public services. Stephen Beard reports.

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Tube security in London mostly unchanged

by Stephen Beard

Jul 7, 2006

In the year since the London bombings, the British government has been trying to improve security for the city's extensive subway system. That's proven difficult, mainly due to impractical logistics reports Stephen Beard.

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June employment up — but short of expectations

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Jul 7, 2006

New job numbers were up in June, but the improvement was weaker than expected. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports that good news might be seen as bad news by inflation hawks anyway.

A sign that reads "Help Wanted Apply Within" hangs in the window of a beverage store.

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GM mulls alliance plan

by Amy Scott

Jul 7, 2006

Directors for the world's largest automaker today are scheduled to discuss joining forces with Nissan and Renault. But GM executives are none too keen on the idea. Amy Scott reports.

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Border Patrol increases boost one local economy

by Marketplace Staff

Jul 7, 2006

Claudine LoMonaco looks at how continuing increases in the number of Border Patrol agents have impacted the economy in the Southwest desert town of Douglas, Arizona.

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New model for recording contracts

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jul 7, 2006

Record label EMI has teamed with a talent management agency to launch a new label that gives artists a percentage of sales rather than advanced payments upon signing. Ashley Milne-Tyte explains.

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