Thursday, September 3, 2009
In this show. . .
What's next for health care overhaul?
Health care reform expert Mark McClellan talks with Kai Ryssdal about rumors that President Barack Obama may drop the public option in a new health care bill and what's likely to happen next.
Ratings agencies lose free-speech claim
A federal judge has ruled that two credit-rating agencies can't stand behind free-speech protection and must defend themselves in a fraud lawsuit. Bob Moon reports.
A clean break from coal for Duke Energy
Duke Energy is leaving a clean-coal lobbying group over a rift on climate change legislation. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Education works as a placebo effect
Ever wonder why college is so expensive? Commentator Tyler Cowen says it's because there's more to education than just coursework.
Water drives Palestinians, Israelis apart
In the often tense relationship between Israelis and Palestinians there are many underlying issues: land, settlement rights... and water. Michael May reports.
Ireland's woes bring Irish back to U.S.
During the 90s, a low-tax policy brought many businesses to Ireland. But the recession has hammered the Emerald Isle, and now many Irish are coming back to America. Alisa Roth reports.
Video resumes highlight good attributes
Still can't find work? It's not you, it's your resume. A new company thinks video resumes are the secret to standing out. Cash Peters reports.
Marketplace datebook for Friday, September 4, 2009
- The Labor Department reports on unemployment for August.
- Finance officials are in London for a meeting of the world's top 20economies. The G-20 meets again for a summit in Pittsburgh later this month.
- And September 4th, 1957 was E-day. E for Edsel. That's when Ford Motor Company unveiled its new car.
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Q: Income-based student loans
You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
