Dec 16, 2009

Marketplace for Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Do we benefit from Citi's tax break?

by John Dimsdale

Dec 16, 2009

The IRS has extended favorable tax treatment worth billions to struggling banks like Citigroup that benefited from government bailout money. But what does that mean for people who bankrolled the bailout? John Dimsdale reports.

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NY uproar over cut to free student rides

by Alisa Roth

Dec 16, 2009

New York City's public transportation system voted to approve massive budget cuts, including getting rid of free rides for students. Alisa Roth reports.

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BA strike may strand holiday travelers

by Christopher Werth

Dec 16, 2009

Cabin crews at British Airways have voted to launch a 12-day strike. If your travel plans include London this holiday season, things could get interesting. Christopher Werth reports.

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The Copenhagen Climate Conference

Deadlock at Copenhagen conference

by Stephen Beard

Dec 16, 2009

At the UN climate conference, negotiations are crawling along as protesters take to the streets. Stephen Beard talks with Kai Ryssdal about what's going on in Copenhagen.

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The Copenhagen Climate Conference

China, U.S. at odds over cutting carbon

by Scott Tong

Dec 16, 2009

The U.S. and China are the world's largest emitters of heat-trapping gases. But they have big disagreements about how much carbon to cut and who should pay for it. Scott Tong reports.

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Will importing drugs save U.S. costs?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Dec 16, 2009

One of the more contentious issues in the Senate debate over health care is whether to allow Americans import lower-cost prescription drugs from other countries. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

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Commentary

Insurers must be forced to compete

by Marketplace Staff

Dec 16, 2009

A way to cut costs in the health care system is competition, but it's strangely missing from the Senate debate. Commentator Robert Reich says if Americans are going to be required to get health insurance, that must change.