Nov 12, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, November 12, 2015

Airing on Thursday, November 12, 2015: On today's show, we'll talk about a new rule that would outlaw smoking in public housing; the class action lawsuit against J.C. Penney that alleged it tricked customers into think they were getting a discount; and the first city to tap the growing carbon market.

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When a bargain is less than meets the eye

by Adriene Hill

Nov 12, 2015

J.C. Penney settles a class action suit in California over phony pricing on sale items.

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HUD proposes a smoking ban in public housing

by Tracey Samuelson

Nov 12, 2015

The proposed rule sets up a new debate about the cost of public health.

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Job market tightens but still challenging

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 12, 2015

The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows slow improvement in job-seekers' odds.

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A city earns revenue from not cutting its timberland

by Jeff Tyler

Nov 12, 2015

A trust selling carbon credits pays Astoria, Oregon, to harvest less timber.

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Mid-day Update

Prescription drugs, there's an app for that

by Mark Garrison

Nov 12, 2015

Consumer feelings headed into the holidays, and prescription drugs via phone app.

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Airing on Thursday, November 12, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about a new rule that would outlaw smoking in public housing; the class action lawsuit against J.C. Penney that alleged it tricked customers into think they were getting a discount; and the first city to tap the growing carbon market.