May 16, 2006

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Piracy in China only getting worse

by Jocelyn Ford

May 16, 2006

An American business group in China said today that government crackdowns on piracy haven't accomplished a thing. So companies are taking things into their own hands. Jocelyn Ford reports from Beijing.

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Medicare spending

by Helen Palmer

May 16, 2006

A new study out today finds nearly one-third of the money Medicare spends on chronically-ill seniors is wasted. Helen Palmer reports.

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Wal-Mart earnings watch

by Alisa Roth

May 16, 2006

Wal-Mart is expected to report double-digit earnings growth today. But future quarters may not be as rosy as the low-cost retail giant is forced to raise prices to meet rising costs and Wall Street profit demands. Alisa Roth reports.

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The IRS has had enough

by Lisa Napoli

May 16, 2006

The IRS is yanking tax-exempt status from dozens of credit counseling agencies found to be taking advantage of their clients — people already desperate for financial help. Lisa Napoli reports.