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McCain supports Colombia free trade
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Dan Grech
Jul 2, 2008
Republican presidential candidate John McCain is in Colombia today in support of a free trade deal. Democratic candidate Barack Obama does not support the deal. Dan Grech has more on the specifics of the proposed agreement.
The Petrobras way
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Dan Grech
Jun 17, 2008
A Brazilian oil company that once bartered poultry for oil is now the sixth-largest corporation in the world -- and has set its sights on the U.S. market. Dan Grech reports on the company's rise.
Food fears prompt FDA funding request
Jun 10, 2008
In the wake of the massive tomato recall, the White House is asking Congress for $275 million more to increase FDA staff and inspections in its effort to secure the food supply. John Dimsdale reports.
U.S. and U.K. unions plan united front
May 26, 2008
United Steelworkers and UNITE say joining forces will help them deal with stronger multinational corporations. Stephen Beard takes a closer look at their plans.
Forming a transatlantic labor union
May 26, 2008
The largest labor union in Britain, UNITE, has agreed to merge with The United Steelworkers, one of this country's biggest unions. The deal will create the first transatlantic labor group. Stephen Beard reports.
Chavez's terrorist ties raise oil prices
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Dan Grech
May 9, 2008
The price of oil jumped to $126 a barrel on news that Venezuela President Hugo Chavez may have closer ties than initially suspected with the Colombian terrorist group FARC -- raising fears of U.S. sanctions on his oil-rich nation. Dan Grech reports.
Cuba reforms don't herald much change
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Kai Ryssdal
May 7, 2008
Cuba has eased restrictions on certain products, such as computers, that its citizens previously weren't allowed to buy. But reporter David Adams, who recently visited the country, tells Kai Ryssdal that significant change is a long way off.
Bolivia leader plans company takeovers
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Dan Grech
May 2, 2008
Facing a provincial vote this weekend, Bolivian President Evo Morales has announced he plans to nationalize the nation's biggest telecommunications company and four foreign-owned natural gas companies. Dan Grech reports.
Fertilizer costs add to food price hikes
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Dan Grech
Apr 17, 2008
There are lots of factors behind the soaring prices of food around the world. A big one is the rapidly growing cost of fertilizer. Dan Grech reports.
Free trade opponents meet in Cuba
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Alisa Roth
Apr 9, 2008
Latin American and other regional free trade opponents are meeting in Havana, Cuba, today to air concerns about free trade agreements with the U.S. Alisa Roth has more.
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