Mar 11, 2010

Marketplace for Thursday, March 11, 2010

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What's next after K.C. school closures?

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 11, 2010

Faced with a deficit and troubled school system, Kansas City's Board of Education voted to close 28 out of 61 schools. Barbara Shelley, columnist for the Kansas City Star, talks with Kai Ryssdal about what led to the decision and its impact.

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A conflict with Obama's trade pledge

by John Dimsdale

Mar 11, 2010

President Obama has promised to double our exports through tough enforcement of trade agreements, and is calling for a new agency to help sell more goods and services overseas. John Dimsdale reports that may undermine his goal of cutting greenhouse gas pollution.

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Is Carlos Slim good for Mexico?

by Jeff Tyler

Mar 11, 2010

Forbes Magazine has named Mexican businessman Carlos Slim the world's richest man, worth some $53 billion. It's the first time in almost two decades a billionaire outside the U.S. has topped the list. Jeff Tyler reports.

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New tarmac rule may cost passengers

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Mar 11, 2010

A new rule from the Department of Transportation that goes into effect next month would slap airlines with huge fines if they keep passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours without giving them a chance to get off. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

A Southwest airplane taxies at Los Angeles International Airport.

David McNew/Getty Images

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A lack of plus-size professional clothing

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 11, 2010

Fashion magazines like Marie Claire and Glamour are hiring plus-size columnists and putting models who break the stick-figure mold on their covers in bathing suits. But professional women say they've been left behind. Sally Herships reports.

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Social Security in trouble over long lives

by Marketplace Staff

Mar 11, 2010

The federal budget deficit for the month of February was almost $221 billion. There are wars to pay for and bailouts, but commentator Todd Buchholz says we ought to be paying attention to Social Security too.