Apr 6, 2011

Marketplace for April 6, 2011

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Gov't shutdown

Tax Day looms in face of possible government shutdown

by David Gura

Apr 6, 2011

In a shutdown, people filing paper tax returns may be out of luck when it comes to a quick refund. People who e-file may have a different experience.

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Supply side economics underpins Ryan budget roadmap

by John Dimsdale

Apr 6, 2011

Rep. Paul Ryan's roadmap says slashing spending and taxes would generate billions in tax revenues, a new housing boom, and give us 2.8 percent unemployment by 2021. Really?

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Food and Drink

All food prices are not created equal

by Adriene Hill

Apr 6, 2011

Wheat up! Corn up! Onions up! Why the price of food commodities does not always translate to the price of food.

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Commentary

Raise taxes on the rich

by Robert Reich

Apr 6, 2011

Negotiations continue to avert a government shutdown. But one agenda item is missing from the conversation.

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Dish Network to buy Blockbuster

by Steve Henn

Apr 6, 2011

The fading retail chain's movie rights could help Dish Network compete with Netflix in the streaming-video business.

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IMF praises Palestinian economic institutions

by Alisa Roth

Apr 6, 2011

In a report, the International Monetary Fund says the Palestinian Authority has put into place the economic reforms needed for statehood.

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Letters: Disliking on Facebook, our April Fools' joke

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 6, 2011

Going over listeners' responses to past Marketplace stories. This week: considering the 'dislike' button on Facebook, Citibank's new check policies and our April Fools' Day joke.

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What the Sokol scandal could mean for Berkshire Hathaway

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 6, 2011

The Wall Street Journal's Leslie Scism discusses the paper's findings in an investigation of shares bought by former Berkshire Hathaway exec David Sokol, and how that has impacted the company's -- and CEO Warren Buffett's -- reputation.