Oct 18, 2022

Happy birthday, Clean Water Act

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The act, instituted in 1972, turns 50 today. We measure its impact thus far. Stifel Financial's Lindsey Piegza helps dish out some market perspective. Then, we dive more into the difficult job landscape that awaits people who've been incarcerated.

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What is the Clean Water Act's legacy as it turns 50?

by Savannah Peters

Oct 18, 2022

The law is credited with cleaning up major pollution in U.S. waterways. Now, the Supreme Court is preparing to weigh in on its scope.

The 1972 Clean Water Act turns 50 years old today. The U.S. Supreme Court is revisiting its scope.

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Economic Pulse

The challenge of finding work after incarceration

by David Brancaccio and Jarrett Dang

Oct 18, 2022

Getting a job with a record is hard, even in this labor market, says Robert Rooks, CEO of the non-profit REFORM Alliance.

Even in today's relatively hot job market, people who have served prison time may find it difficult to secure employment.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

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