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Blackfeet, Sioux and iron

Sep 21, 2005
Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker looks at a group of Native American ironworkers that hopes to ride the construction wave while building on their heritage.

When SCOTUS and AT&T tangle

Sep 14, 2005
Chief Justice nominee John Roberts says he won't decide cases based on his personal views. But what about cases in which he might have a financial stake? Typically the justices recuse themselves — Ian Ayres says they shouldn't have to.

The Paper Trail

Sep 9, 2005
Marketplace's Hillary Wicai reports on the must-have documents you need to store in case of a natural disaster.

The fragile balance of global trade

Aug 31, 2005
Whether it's a hurricane or 9-11, a major disaster can make us re-examine our infrastructure. Like fancy systems we've devised for just-in-time inventories and job outsourcing. Writer and commentator Barry Lynn takes a look.

A moderate Muslim voice

Aug 22, 2005
Last night in London, hundreds of young people — mainly Middle Easterners — gathered to hear a speaker named Amr Khaled. Writer and commentator Shereen El Feki hears hope in his message.

Gaza's next step: filling the coffers

Aug 16, 2005
It has been anything but calm today Gaza, as midnight was the deadline for Jewish settlers to leave the occupied territory or be removed by Israeli soldiers. Commentator Robert Hunter says that what really matters is for the region is cold hard cash.

"Day in the Work Life": Sommelier

Jun 10, 2005
On this week's "A Day In the Work Life" -- our regular look at how folks trade time for money -- we sniff, sip and swirl with a Sommelier.

For public good, not for profit.

The Mailbag for June 3, 2005

Jun 3, 2005
Our economics editor Chris Farrell answers more of your burning money questions. This week: advice on creating a personalized retirement account, gifting stocks and bonds, and improving a credit score.

Mortgage "rescue" schemes

Jun 2, 2005
A new report from the <a href="http://www.consumerlaw.org" target="_blank">National Consumer Law Center</a> says that Americans across the country are being cheated out of their homes by mortgage scams. And thanks to a confluence of economic forces, the number of victims is expected to rise.

"Day in the Work Life": Pastry Chef

Apr 29, 2005
This week, three Americans won the World Cup of Baking championship in Paris. The competition is a grueling eight-hour event, requiring teams to bake more than 80 baguettes, 90 pastries, and 160 mini-sandwiches. On this week's A Day in the Work Life... our regular look at how folks trade their time for money... a puff piece on a pastry chef.