May 4, 2006

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Emergency supplemental fight

by Hillary Wicai

May 4, 2006

The Senate is expected to approve more than $100 billion in emergency spending today after weeks of debate. But as Hillary Wicai reports, the real fight is just beginning.

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Yum betting on the Derby

by Marketplace Staff

May 4, 2006

Business of sports expert David Carter talks to host Mark Austin Thomas about what Yum Brands hopes to get from its sponsorship of Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

Consumers should get used to $3-plus gas prices. Crude oil prices are expected to stay high through 2007 but a new report out Wednesday suggests motorist are adapting to higher gas prices. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.

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Ask Money

Avoiding Congress, Inc.

by Scott Jagow

May 4, 2006

Personal finance expert Chris Farrell talks to host Scott Jagow about the potential consequences of US economic protectionism.

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Wal-Mart's advertising makeover

by Lisa Napoli

May 4, 2006

The retail giant is conducting a sweeping review of its ad agencies to see whether it's getting the most from its $578 million advertising budget. Lisa Napoli reports.

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