Dec 4, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 4, 2008

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Money bigger priority in higher ed

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Dec 4, 2008

The number of students applying to college continues to rise, but this year, about half of colleges said fewer students than usual accepted offers. Money is one major reason for the change. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Auto bailout talk is history repeating

by Alisa Roth

Dec 4, 2008

If the Big Three's conversation with the government over a possible bailout sounds familiar, you were probably around in 1979, when the same thing was happening. So what was the result? Alisa Roth has the story.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Health care can be form of stimulus

by Chris Farrell

Dec 4, 2008

Incoming Health Secretary Tom Daschle is already talking health care reform. But can we afford something like universal health care right now? Scott Jagow talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

U.K. interest rate drops to new low

by Stephen Beard

Dec 4, 2008

The Bank of England cut its main interest rate today by a full percent. The interest rate in the U.K. is now down to its lowest level since the late 17th century -- and it may drop lower down the road. Stephen Beard reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Housing slump hindering relocation

by Steve Henn

Dec 4, 2008

Finding a job in another city helps broaden horizons for many people looking for work. But people are more reluctant to relocate these days on fears that they won't be able to sell the house. Steve Henn reports.

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A new proposal to lower mortgage rates

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Dec 4, 2008

The government is looking at persuading banks to lend at rates of 4.5 percent. That's about a percentage point lower than the current rate for a typical 30-year mortgage. Ashley Milne-Tyte explains how.

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A Frank approach to financial regulation

by Steve Henn

Dec 4, 2008

Congressman Barney Frank will give a speech today about re-regulating the financial system, which the House Financial Services Committee will take up next month. Frank is hoping for an overhaul by summer. Steve Henn reports.