Jan 21, 2010

Marketplace for Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Ruling changes campaign finance law

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 21, 2010

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to abolish limits on corporate spending in national political races. Brett Neely reports.

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How ruling affects campaign spending

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 21, 2010

Slate's legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick talks with Kai Ryssdal about how the Supreme Court's decision will change political campaigns, and how it will affect corporate America.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Obama seeks to limit banks' size, risk

by Alisa Roth

Jan 21, 2010

President Obama is proposing new regulations that would restrict the size of banks and proprietary trading. Alisa Roth reports.

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What's driving Goldman's earnings?

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 21, 2010

New York bureau chief Amy Scott talks with Kai Ryssdal about how Goldman Sachs made around $5 billion in profits last quarter, and what's going on with its executive compensation.

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Concerns over soda lead to shrinking

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 21, 2010

Coca Cola has been testing a smaller, 7.5-ounce can in New York and Washington D.C. amid worries about the unhealthy effects of soda. Sally Herships reports.

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When change is hard, blame inertia

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 21, 2010

If you're having a difficult time keeping up with your well-intentioned New Year's resolutions, don't worry. Commentator K.C. Cole says you have science on your side.