Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, May 27, 2015
May 27, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, May 27, 2015

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Airing on Wednesday, May 27, 2015: Severe floods in Texas have cost lives, inflicted major damage on the region economically and washed away hundreds of homes. We look at the economic cost, and the situation of affected homeowners who wonder whether their insurance will cover their losses. Plus, with the latest deadline in talks between the USPS and one of its unions looming Wednesday, we check on the biggest elephant in the room: the Postal Service’s pension obligations. Next: we talk to Hal Brill about his latest book, "The Resilient Investor."

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Now boarding: better technology at the airport

May 27, 2015
Future technology could eliminate airport lines.

In Texas floods, homeowners count the cost

May 27, 2015
Insurance will cover some people. Others couldn't afford the premiums.

PODCAST: Hacking at the IRS

May 27, 2015
FIFA arrests, the IRS gets hacked, and technology heads to the airport.

FIFA officials charged with corruption

May 27, 2015
Several officials were arrested early Wednesday morning in Switzerland.

Airing on Wednesday, May 27, 2015: Severe floods in Texas have cost lives, inflicted major damage on the region economically and washed away hundreds of homes. We look at the economic cost, and the situation of affected homeowners who wonder whether their insurance will cover their losses. Plus, with the latest deadline in talks between the USPS and one of its unions looming Wednesday, we check on the biggest elephant in the room: the Postal Service’s pension obligations. Next: we talk to Hal Brill about his latest book, “The Resilient Investor.