Jun 4, 2009

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Youth crucial to Middle East economy

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 4, 2009

Young workers in the Middle East are having trouble finding work, even those who are educated. Navtej Dhillon of the Brookings Institute talks with Kai Ryssdal about why youth inclusion is so important there.

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What's big at the electronics expo?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 4, 2009

Gadget guru Kevin Pereira and Kai Ryssdal tour the E3 expo in Los Angeles and discuss the latest products and developments in technology and electronics.

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Can Palm Pre compete with the iPhone?

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 4, 2009

The Palm Pre smartphone that goes on sale soon is a must-succeed product for Palm, which has struggled in the digital market. What are its chances of success? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Tax preparers may now need a license

by Steve Henn

Jun 4, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service is considering new standards for paid tax preparers, like requiring them to be licensed. Steve Henn reports.

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Battle brewing to make United planes

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jun 4, 2009

United Airlines is taking advantage of low prices in a down economy. The airline wants to add 150 planes to its fleet, and has asked two manufacturers to come up with the best price. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Derivatives regulation worries dealers

by John Dimsdale

Jun 4, 2009

The regulator of the futures trading industry is proposing new rules for trading financial contracts known as derivatives. John Dimsdale reports that big wheelers and dealers are now fretting about overreaching regulation.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

State unemployment funds go bust

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 4, 2009

Unemployment insurance is meant to be a safety net for laid-off workers. But so many people are claiming benefits that state unemployment trust funds are broke, or close to it. Mitchell Hartman reports in collaboration with the investigative newsroom Pro Publica.