Apr 7, 2008

Marketplace morning report for Monday, April 7, 2008

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What is the real cost of Iraq war?

by John Dimsdale

Apr 7, 2008

The Pentagon is expected this week to ask Congress for more than $100 million to pay for the Iraq war through September. John Dimsdale learns that the real cost is actually higher.

Newspaper site tries social networking

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 7, 2008

USA Today has jumped into the world of social networking by inviting readers to post their own photos and even start a blog on USAToday.com. Lenora Chu reports.

Conference targets cyber threats

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Apr 7, 2008

Computer security specialists and those who need them are at a conference in San Francisco today to check out the latest in cyber-security. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Free trade deal depends on Democrats

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 7, 2008

The U.S. has sent Colombia billions in aid and offers sweetheart trade terms on exports such as flowers and coffee. But when it comes to approving a trade deal, the Democrats in Congress stand in the way.