Jan 21, 2009

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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Commentary

Smaller stimulus for a unified Congress

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 21, 2009

President Obama's stimulus package may be too much debt for the comfort of some in Congress. Commentator Robert Reich says he can choose that route, or go for less money and more congressional support.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Income-tax relief could help business

by Mitchell Hartman

Jan 21, 2009

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will ask for some mercy for businesses today in the form of income-tax relief. This would help businesses get out of their debt and spend again. Mitchell Hartman explains how it works.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Geithner faces questions on taxes

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 21, 2009

U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy Geithner is appearing before a Senate committee to answer questions about his own tax life. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports how he could have avoided self-employment taxes for so long.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

U.K. considers nationalizing banks

by Stephen Beard

Jan 21, 2009

A leading British lawmaker is suggesting the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyd's banking group go into complete public ownership. Stephen Beard reports why bank nationalization might be a risk, but a good one.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Medicare a top issue in Obama budget

by Sarah Gardner

Jan 21, 2009

President Obama wants to tackle Medicare in his first budget, a program he calls "unsustainable." The issue is a tough sell politically, but could be easier if rising health care costs are managed. Sarah Gardner reports.

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Washington will help clean tech boom

by Sam Eaton

Jan 21, 2009

Clean energy initiatives are still attracting investors, but oil is no longer in the driver's seat as prices remain low. Sam Eaton reports why policymakers are important for the clean tech industry now.

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IBM did really, really, really well

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jan 21, 2009

IBM reported its latest profit numbers last night, and they were good. The company accredits its success to software sales and Internet security services. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.