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FDA not improving to curb bad record
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Steve Henn
Apr 10, 2009
Food safety for produce like spinach, peanuts and pistachios is ensured by the Food and Drug Administration, which doesn't have a system in place for checking offshore foods. Steve Henn reports.
Comparisons to 1930s miss big picture
Apr 9, 2009
A new academic commentary out this week says most comparisons of the economy now to The Great Depression are flawed. Renita Jablonski talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrell about what would be a more accurate barometer.
HSBC cutting back on U.S. lending
Mar 2, 2009
European bank HSBC is cutting back on its consumer lending in the U.S. after reporting a large fall in profits due to U.S. subprime mortgages. More than 6,000 jobs could be lost in the move. Stephen Beard reports.
Cheap oil puts Venezuela over a barrel
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Dan Grech
Jan 6, 2009
High oil prices have kept Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez popular over the years. But with oil prices falling and a stack of bills piling up, the Venezuelan economy is at risk of collapsing. Dan Grech reports.
FDA China branch to monitor food
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Scott Tong
Nov 19, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration's first office in China will make it easier for inspectors to check food for export. Scott Tong reports.
FDA's global efforts start in China
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Scott Tong
Nov 19, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration opened up its first overseas office today in China in an attempt to get closer to where issues could start. Scott Jagow talks to Scott Tong in Shanghai about other FDA offices to follow.
AIG CEO Edward Liddy: Corporate profile
Oct 22, 2008
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: Chairman and CEO of American Insurance Group
Don't forget the already poor
Oct 13, 2008
Charities are taking a blow from the economic crisis, as are emerging-nation businesses that rely on loans and profits. Commentator Edward Miguel warns of the consequences of heightened poverty.
Miami luring tourists from S. America
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Dan Grech
Sep 5, 2008
Miami saw a drop in tourism during the first half of this year and wants the tourists back. A travel show this weekend turns south -- way south -- to bring a wave of visitors to the beaches and shopping malls.
China tries straddling fence with Russia
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Scott Tong
Aug 28, 2008
At a six-way security meeting in Central Asia with Russian and Chinese participants today, Russia's invasion of Georgia got tepid support from four of its Asian allies -- leaving China stuck in the middle. Scott Tong reports.
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