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Filling trade gaps in Latin America
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Dan Grech
Nov 21, 2006
Colombia's set to sign a trade agreement with the U.S. tomorrow. It would be the biggest deal in this hemisphere since NAFTA, but critics say Congress will never write the deal into law. Dan Grech reports.
VCs push for more skilled immigrants
Nov 15, 2006
Startup companies founded by immigrants have helped entrepreneurship flourish in America, a new study finds. But the venture capitalists who funded it have their own agenda, Steve Tripoli reports.
A domino theory for capitalism?
Nov 15, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich argues that the United States may be on the brink of another Cold War — but the enemy this time isn't Communism.
Seeing gray in the economy cloud
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Amy Scott
Nov 3, 2006
Taking the long view, and factoring in all the economic reports that came out this week, some economists are finding the cloud around what some politicians might consider a silver lining. Amy Scott reports.
Wages up, productivity flat
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Jeff Tyler
Nov 2, 2006
The news today from the Labor Department grabbed Wall Street's attention. The numbers suggest companies may need to hire more employees and pay them more. What's it mean for the economy? Jeff Tyler reports.
GOP stumbles over the border
Nov 1, 2006
There will be no shortage of reasons that Republicans have found 2006 to be a tough reelection year, but commentator David Frum says we can't overlook this one: immigration.
MLB cuts back revenue sharing
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Scott Jagow
Oct 27, 2006
Host Scott Jagow and business of sports commentator Diana Nyad take a look at the fine print in Major League Baseball's new labor agreement and how it could impact the game.
Don't vote for 'Death of a President'
Oct 25, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich takes issue with the fictionalized account of the assassination of President Bush in the film opening this weekend. He says theatergoers should send a message to movie houses — by staying home.
Giving away a fortune
Oct 23, 2006
Andrew Carnegie spent half a lifetime amassing great wealth, and the other half trying to give it away. Host Kai Ryssdal speaks with author David Nasaw about his biography of the famed businessman and philanthropist.
Big drop in wholesale inflation — sort of
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Jeff Tyler
Oct 17, 2006
Economic data out today says wholesale prices dropped more than expected last month because of cheaper fuel. But it also suggests that inflation might be on the rise. So where's the economy headed? Jeff Tyler reports.
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