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Poor people supporting poorer people
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Steve Henn
Oct 17, 2007
A new study offers compelling evidence the labor market has gone global. Roughly 150 million people have left their homes and taken jobs abroad, and they send billions of dollars back home. Steve Henn reports.
Brazil opening up the oil field
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Dan Grech
Oct 2, 2007
Brazil is gearing up to become a major player in the oil market. State-run oil firm Petrobras will start selling exploration licenses to foreign firms next month. Dan Grech reports.
Conservation inspired by debt
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Dan Grech
Oct 1, 2007
This week, Congress will consider forgiving the debt of developing countries in exchange for safeguarding their natural resources. Dan Grech reports that these "debt-for-nature" swaps have worked well before.
Hispanic or Latino? Fill in the blank
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Dan Grech
Sep 26, 2007
An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission survey for workers that has had a box marked "Hispanic" has been changed to "Hispanic or Latino." Dan Grech takes a look at what's in a name.
Healthier economies make for healthier kids
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Helen Palmer
Sep 13, 2007
Unicef says the number of children dying each year has dropped below ten million for the first time since it began keeping records. It stands to reason that more widespread public health campaigns contributed to the decline. Helen Palmer reports.
Letters from our listeners
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 4, 2007
Kai Ryssdal reviews some of the correspondence we've received on Picassos, the Mondavi wine-making family, teaching a man to fish, and Leona Helmsley's dog.
Mexican Dream is alive and well
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Dan Grech
Aug 30, 2007
Sure the American mortgage market may be all but flatlining, but that's actually given the housing market south of the border a healthy boost. Dan Grech explains.
Giving the U.S. bad rep by giving billions
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Dan Grech
Aug 27, 2007
Venezuela has been promising enough aid to its Latin American neighbors to make U.S. donations look a little paltry. But some U.S. policymakers say the country can't keep all of its promises. Dan Grech reports.
Brazilian political scandal hits frying pan
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Dan Grech
Aug 27, 2007
Dozens of officials in Brazil are accused of getting their palms greased to support the policies of President Lula da Silva. This week that nation's high court takes up the case that's been simmering for years. Dan Grech reports.
U.S. education suddenly a hard sell
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Dan Grech
Aug 24, 2007
Visa delays, an unpopular war and an immigration crackdown have made America a less appealing destination for international students, and that could be bad for the U.S. economy down the road. Dan Grech explains.
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