Sep 6, 2006

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Israelis boost their own tourism market

by Hilary Krieger

Sep 6, 2006

Before the rest of the summer is gone, Israelis are jump-starting tourism to their nation's northern border which came to a halt during the fighting. Hilary Krieger reports.

Corner Office

Conversation with Lucent CEO Pat Russo

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 6, 2006

Host Kai Ryssdal talks with Pat Russo, CEO of Lucent Technologies in the latest Conversation from the Corner Office.

Commentary

Beware stagflation

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 6, 2006

Productivity and wage numbers out today suggest that inflationary pressures are building, but commentator Robert Reich says if the Fed raises interest rates, the economy may go into recession.

Flying with baby just got easier

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 6, 2006

Today the FAA approved a harness that connects to a regular seatbelt — and it only weighs about a pound.

Congress looks at corporate fraud

by Kai Ryssdal and Scott Tong

Sep 6, 2006

Two Senate committees held hearings today on the options backdating scandal. Marketplace's Scott Tong tells host Kai Ryssdal that the practice may be history, but there's still plenty of trouble ahead for some companies.

HP admits to pretexting board members

by Amy Scott

Sep 6, 2006

An investigation has been launched into methods used by Hewlett-Packard to investigate its board members — like using their personal information to get the phone company to release call records. Amy Scott reports.

GM stretches to 100,000-mile warranty

by Rachel Dornhelm

Sep 6, 2006

General Motors has increased the warranty on all of its 2007 passenger vehicles to five years and 100,000 miles in a move the automaker hopes will boost sales. Rachel Dornhelm reports.