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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, May 5, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about the IRS's plans to hire hundreds of employees; billions in unclaimed benefits for low-income seniors; and the old rivalry between London Mayor Boris Johnson and Prime Minister David Cameron.

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Brexit

Brexit debate rekindles old rivalry

by Stephen Beard
May 5, 2016
Britain's prime minister and London's mayor take opposite sides on staying in the EU.
The rivalry between London Mayor Boris Johnson and Prime Minister David Cameron dates back to their school days.
Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
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George Lucas' Chicago museum may not happen

by Nova Safo
May 5, 2016
The heart of the argument is over ownership and use of lakefront land.
A bird's eye view of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and surrounding park setting.
Image via Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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Billions in aid for low-income seniors go unclaimed

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
May 5, 2016
A campaign is trying to connect low-income seniors with government aid.
Many seniors don’t realize how many benefits they're eligible for.
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New IRS hires will boost enforcement

by Tracey Samuelson
May 5, 2016
The agency is losing up to $5 billion a year in uncollected taxes, the commissioner says.
The IRS has been down 15,000 employees since 2010.
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Mid-day Update

How Donald Trump will continue to finance his presidential campaign

by David Brancaccio
May 5, 2016
Unemployment benefits, financing for Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and George Lucas' museum.
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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the IRS’s plans to hire hundreds of employees; billions in unclaimed benefits for low-income seniors; and the old rivalry between London Mayor Boris Johnson and Prime Minister David Cameron.

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