Jan 25, 2012

Marketplace Index for Wednesday, January 25, 2012

President Obama’s State of the Union address last night made one thing clear: the financial sector has been a pretty severe disappointment to the American economy. The President said, “No bailouts, no handouts, no cop-outs,” aimed, in part, at banks. He praised companies like General Motors and Master Lock as examples of the country's potential. Memo received, Mr. President: Manufacturing is going to get us out of the economic hole the banks dug for us. The Daily Pulse is up today on news that U.S. students will be eating healthier school lunches moving forward. The USDA announced new menu guidelines today that include more fruit, veggies and whole grains.

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Memo from the president: Step up manufacturing

by Heidi Moore

Jan 25, 2012

In his State of the Union address, President Obama drove home the point that manufacturing is going to get us out of the economic hole the banks dug for us.

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USDA announces healthier school lunches

by Joel Patterson

Jan 25, 2012

Fruits, vegetables and whole grains to replace high-fat, sodium-heavy menu items for American school kids.

President Obama’s State of the Union address last night made one thing clear: the financial sector has been a pretty severe disappointment to the American economy. The President said, “No bailouts, no handouts, no cop-outs,” aimed, in part, at banks. He praised companies like General Motors and Master Lock as examples of the country’s potential. Memo received, Mr. President: Manufacturing is going to get us out of the economic hole the banks dug for us. The Daily Pulse is up today on news that U.S. students will be eating healthier school lunches moving forward. The USDA announced new menu guidelines today that include more fruit, veggies and whole grains.