Sep 21, 2015

Marketplace for Monday, September 21, 2015

Kickstarter is becoming a public benefit corporation; Volkswagen may face a criminal probe; and Wyoming debates starting a refugee resettlement program.

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Wyoming debates refugee resettlement

by Marketplace Contributor

Sep 21, 2015

There is stiff opposition to refugees in the only state without a resettlement program.

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Kickstarter picks social good over rich shareholders

by Adriene Hill

Sep 21, 2015

The crowdfunding site reincorporates as a public benefit corporation.

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American Futures

American Futures from Detroit to Fresno

by Kai Ryssdal , Mukta Mohan and Bridget Bodnar

Sep 21, 2015

The Fallows have been on a road trip across the country to learn what it's like in small towns.

Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

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Can Volkswagen regain its customers' confidence?

by Tracey Samuelson

Sep 21, 2015

It is in hot water with regulators and customers after faking emissions data.

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Unpacking the U.S. refugee price tag

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 21, 2015

The resettlement spending begins long before refugees reach the U.S.

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Vatican-omics

Pope Francis' message on climate change and markets

by Scott Tong

Sep 21, 2015

The pope is likely to preach about climate change and economics when he is in the U.S.

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Final Note

Snoop Dogg starting marijuana-based social network

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 21, 2015

Only 420 people will be allowed in at first.

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Kickstarter is becoming a public benefit corporation; Volkswagen may face a criminal probe; and Wyoming debates starting a refugee resettlement program.