Oct 30, 2012

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The reported U.S. death toll from Sandy stands at 13, and a million people are under orders to evacuate, across a dozen states. What is the likely economic damage of the storm to individuals and businesses? As the 2012 presidential election enters its final days, we examine one of the stars of the campaign. Not binders or Big Bird, this one begins with the letter 'F' -- food stamps.

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NAFTA's promise slowed by lack of border infrastructure

by Mónica Ortiz Uribe

Oct 29, 2012

Every day, more than a billion dollars worth of goods moves across the border between Mexico and the U.S. But customs wait times are inconsistent, which is a problem for manufacturers.

A U.S. Department of Transportation border inspector, explains his evaluation of a Mexican driver's truck on February 14, 2001 in Laredo, TX.

Joe Raedle/Newsmakers

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Food stamps and the politics of poverty

by Marketplace Contributor

Oct 30, 2012

As the 2012 presidential election enters its final days, we examine one of the stars of the campaign. Not binders or Big Bird. This one begins with the letter 'F' -- food stamps.

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Weather Economy

UPDATED: Superstorm Sandy: Doing the numbers

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 30, 2012

As Hurricane Sandy makes it's way up the East Coast of the United States, damage estimates of $10 to $20 billion are beginning to trickle in.

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Weather Economy

Gas prices may continue to decline, despite Sandy

by David Weinberg

Oct 30, 2012

Northeastern refineries shut down because of the hurricane, but Sandy also shut down traffic across the region, saving far more gas than those refineries produce.

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Weather Economy

Clear Channel takes down billboards in path of Sandy

by Dan Gorenstein

Oct 30, 2012

Businesses in the path of Sandy are taking whatever measures they can to avoid damage: Clear Channel has dispatched crews across the east coast to remove billboards as a precautionary measure.

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Weather Economy

Wall Street: Reaping the whirlwind?

by Stephen Beard

Oct 30, 2012

Hurricane Sandy shut down Wall Street on an ominous anniversary: October 29 -- Black Tuesday. Should we be worried about what will happen when Wall Street re-opens tomorrow?

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Weather Economy

After Sandy, bakery delivers rain or shine

by Dan Gorenstein

Oct 30, 2012

While much of Philadelphia -- another major city that has found itself in the path of Hurricane Sandy -- remains officially shut down, there are a few signs of life on the streets.

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Weather Economy

Earnings releases delayed due to Hurricane Sandy

by Jeff Horwich

Oct 30, 2012

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Weather Economy

Quiet and waterlogged: Scenes from New York

by Jeremy Hobson

Oct 30, 2012

Flooding and power outages from Hurricane Sandy have brought New York City to an unprecedented shutdown.

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Weather Economy

Sandy halts New York City subway

by Jeff Horwich

Oct 30, 2012

The country's most extensive subway system has been put out of commission by Hurricane Sandy. A 14-foot storm surge sent water into the tunnels and seems likely to have caused considerable damage.

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Romney ad takes aim at Obama over Chrysler

by Dan Bobkoff

Oct 30, 2012

Romney blames Obama for selling Chrysler to Fiat, which plans to make Jeeps in China. Chrysler counters, saying it’s expanding in U.S. too.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Sandy slows down New York and gas prices

by Jeff Horwich

Oct 30, 2012

The mounting toll from Hurricane Sandy: Subway closures, power outages, and halted financial markets. And, is NAFTA's promise slowed by lack of border infrastructure?