Nov 26, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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Commentary

General Motors should get bailout, too

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 26, 2008

Because of the financial crisis fallout, the bailouts keep coming. AIG got one, as did Citigroup. But General Motors, an auto maker teetering on the brink, is still waiting for one. Commentator Robert Reich asks: Why?

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Many say 'No thanks' to travel

by Jeremy Hobson

Nov 26, 2008

Air and car travel are expected to be down this Thanksgiving from where they were last year. But buses and trains are expected to see a commuter boost. Jeremy Hobson takes a look at the ride home this holiday.

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Toyota suffers credit rating drop

by Steve Henn

Nov 26, 2008

Today, Fitch ratings downgraded Toyota's credit from triple-A to double-A -- the first time the auto maker's rating has dropped in a decade. Steve Henn reports a lowered appetite for cars and a strong Yen are to blame.

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Stepping up to reduce global emissions

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Nov 26, 2008

Countries have been ramping up to reduce greenhouse gases, but the global cash crunch could mean less money for clean energy development. But Stacey Vanek-Smith reports the U.S. and Europe are expected to push reforms.

Exhaust rises from the main chimneys of a coal-fired power plant.

Sean Gallup / Getty Images

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Toy safety still at issue for the season

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Nov 26, 2008

Toy recalls made headlines last year and prompted Congress to pass new laws to protect consumer safety. But a major clamp-down on toys won't start until February. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports it's buyer beware.

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Commentary

We need more government spending

by Marketplace Staff

Nov 26, 2008

Is another stimulus package what the U.S. needs right now? Commentator Robert Reich says yes -- and about $600 billion will be just enough to put Americans back to work and invest in future productivity.

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E.U. considering a new stimulus plan

by Kyle James

Nov 26, 2008

The European Union is looking at an economic stimulus plan that will be a combination of tax cuts and investments. Kyle James reports why some are being encouraged to sign onto the package quickly.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Durable goods a stand-out drop

by Steve Henn

Nov 26, 2008

Durable goods orders fell 6.2 percent in October, a number that's been falling for three straight months. Consumer spending also experienced its biggest monthly drop in seven years. Steve Henn reports.