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Recovery goal: Jobs with good wages
Dec 2, 2009
Commentator and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich will be in attendance at a White House jobs summit on Thursday. He offers a sneak preview of what he plans to say there.
How Wal-Mart profits from Chilean debt
Nov 12, 2009
Chile's economy has become much more consumer-centric over the past few years, and Chileans are slipping into American-like personal debt patterns. Annie Murphy explores how Wal-Mart stands to benefit from Chileans' debt cycles.
Cement giant chips away at debt
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Dan Grech
Aug 10, 2009
Mexican cement maker Cemex went from operating one small plant to becoming a multinational success story. But huge growth came at a high price, and the company is now trying to refinance $15 billion of debt. Dan Grech reports.
Miami hospitals seek ill, rich foreigners
Jul 30, 2009
As lawmakers try to figure out affordable health care, several Miami hospitals have found an alternative: They're launching a campaign to attract foreigners, at least the sick and wealthy ones. Dan Grech reports.
Are inflation worries justified?
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Amy Scott
Jul 14, 2009
Recessions can often lead to a risk of deflation, when declining consumer demand forces prices down. But lately, analysts have been worrying about the opposite -- inflation. Even hyperinflation. Amy Scott reports.
Telesur excels in Honduras coverage
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Dan Grech
Jul 3, 2009
As the coup in Honduras continues, few are seeing scenes from the turmoil due to heavy media censorship. Venezuelan news outlet Telesur is breaking through, but the coverage comes at a personal cost. Dan Grech explains.
Why U.S. hasn't sanctioned Honduras
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Dan Grech
Jul 2, 2009
Several countries neighboring Honduras have suspended trade, and the World Bank has postponed millions in loans. But the U.S. has held off on sanctions for now. Dan Grech reports.
Paris Air Show wowed by crop-duster
Jun 18, 2009
It was a dull and gloomy Paris Air Show, and then came the AT-802 -- a machine-gun totting, bomb-friendly crop-duster. But why would a plane used for farming need James Bond technology? Stephen Beard reports.
Gregg Steinhafel: Interview transcript
May 20, 2009
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: Target Chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel
Keeping a retail niche in the bullseye
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Kai Ryssdal
May 20, 2009
Gregg Steinhafel, chairman and CEO of Target Corp., talks about the company's strategy for weathering the recession and expanding its place in the retail market.
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