Jan 31, 2008

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I don't want an ugly American passport

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 31, 2008

The plain pages of U.S. passports are now being replaced with pages displaying Americana and quotes of famous presidents. Commentator and travel writer Karrie Jacobs says the new look is not something she's proud to have in hand.

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Lilly accused of unapproved drug sales

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Jan 31, 2008

Drug maker Eli Lilly is facing allegations of marketing its top-selling drug, Zyprexa, intended to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, for other ailments. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Bond insurer losses may hit the streets

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jan 31, 2008

The world's largest bond insurer, MBIA, posted a quarterly loss of $2.3 billion largely due to fallout from mortgage-backed securities. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports on the impacts on government projects funded by municipal bond markets.

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Sports fans keep paying the price

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 31, 2008

Will Leitch, author of "God Save The Fan," talks with Kai Ryssdal about how sports leagues take their fans for granted -- and the fans keep coming back.

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A look at the Clinton economic plan

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 31, 2008

It's a good bet the economy's going to be a major topic of discussion during the Democratic presidential debate tonight in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal talks with Sen. Hillary Clinton's economic adviser Gene Sperling about her proposals.

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