May 12, 2006

Marketplace PM for May 12, 2006

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Demand for oil is weakening

by Amy Scott

May 12, 2006

The International Energy Agency says high energy prices are eating into demand for oil. Of coure, there's a catch or two. Amy Scott reports.

Indian students protest affirmative action plan

by Miranda Kennedy

May 12, 2006

A proposal that would reserve half the seats at India's most prestigious universities for people from the lowest ranks of society is running into opposition from other students. Miranda Kennedy reports.

Good fences make good neighbors . . . eh?

by Marketplace Staff

May 12, 2006

The issue of immigration is still rolling around in the American dialogue. Humorist and commentator Tim Bedore has a solution: build a fence. But not just on our border with Mexico. He's taking on Canada as well.

A mom's road back to work is often bumpy

by Sarah Gardner

May 12, 2006

Harvard Business Review says the average mom loses 37% of her earning power, if she takes off three or more years. Sarah Gardner reports the road back onto the career track has a few potholes.