Jun 7, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, June 7, 2016

A man drinks a pint of beer in Glasgow, Scotland. Chris Furlong/Getty Images

On today's show, we'll talk about the GOP's plan to replace the nearly six-year-old Dodd-Frank financial reform bill; look at the economies of the states set to vote on Tuesday; and legislation in Scotland that would set a price floor for cheap alcohol.

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Insurance executives are using data to help curb opioid abuse

by Dan Gorenstein

Jun 7, 2016

A new study says one way to stop "doctor shopping" is to track the pharmacies where people are buying these drugs.

Jackson, 27, who said he is addicted to prescription medication, lies passed out in a public library in New London, Connecticut.

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Consumer debt continues to climb

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 7, 2016

Consumers are more willing to spend now and pay later — a sign of increasing confidence, and possibly recklessness as well.

Consumer credit surged to $3.59 trillion in March.

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A look at the economies of the latest states to vote

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jun 7, 2016

There are 5 states with primaries on Tuesday. North Dakota Democrats hold caucuses.

An oil drilling rig near Watford City, North Dakota.

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Mid-day Update

Verizon's $3 billion bid for Yahoo's web assets

by Molly Wood

Jun 7, 2016

Verizon's attempt at media domination, a plan to stop opioid abuse, and an increase in consumer debt.

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On today’s show, we’ll talk about the GOP’s plan to replace the nearly six-year-old Dodd-Frank financial reform bill; look at the economies of the states set to vote on Tuesday; and legislation in Scotland that would set a price floor for cheap alcohol.