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Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 15, 2011
Dec 15, 2011

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, December 15, 2011

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With the Iowa caucuses just a few weeks out, we take at closer look at the economic policies of Republican candidate Newt Gingrich. Federal student aid programs could be on the chopping block. Russia is about to get its invitation to join the World Trade Organization as ministers from the group's 153 members meet in Geneva.  And our weekly Attitude Check, part of our partnership with Gallup, looks at how Americans feel about the crisis in Europe.

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BlackBerry maker plays catch up

by Sally Herships
Dec 14, 2011
Research in Motion was the smartphone’s pioneer. But the BlackBerry’s core business customers are switching to iPhone and Android devices.
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Weekly jobless numbers hit three year low

by Jeremy Hobson
Dec 15, 2011
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims this week has fallen to the lowest point since May of 2008 -- and it isn't just holiday retail hiring causing the shift.
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Bipartisan Medicare deal proposed in Washington

by Scott Tong
Dec 15, 2011
This morning, a right-wing Republican and left-wing Democrat have announced a plan to reform Medicare that may -- that may -- put policy over politics.
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Mixed messages from the U.S. economy

by Steve Chiotakis
Dec 15, 2011
Weekly jobless numbers out this week show positive signs for the country's economy recovery, but mortage lending rates tell a different story.
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R & D tax cut could expire

by Scott Tong
Dec 15, 2011
The budget debate in Washington has put a lot of programs in danger, including those that depend on research and development tax cuts to innovate.
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Mid-day Extra: Another basketball star moves to L.A.

by Jeremy Hobson
Dec 15, 2011
Point guard Chris Paul is moving to Los Angeles to play for the Clippers. What can that do for his own fame, and for the team's success down the line?
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Shed your tie for Mother Earth, Will Ferrell's beer of choice

by Mary Dooe
Dec 15, 2011
With the Iowa caucuses just a few weeks out, we take at closer look at the economic policies of Republican candidate Newt Gingrich. Federal student aid programs could be on the chopping block. Russia is about to get its invitation to join the World Trade Organization as ministers from the group's 153 members meet in Geneva. And our weekly Attitude Check, part of our partnership with Gallup, looks at how Americans feel about the crisis in Europe.
There is a new plan to help save the planet and prevent global warming... by taking off your tie.
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GOP Contenders

The economic policies of Newt Gingrich

by Jeremy Hobson
Dec 15, 2011
The former speaker of the house is currently leading the polls for the Republican presidential nomination. What do his economic policies entail?
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A speedbump for U.S. auto sales in China

by Rob Schmitz
Dec 15, 2011
The Chinese government will start to levy duties on imported cars made in the United States.
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The Punchline

Will Ferrell loves Old Milwaukee

by Jeremy Hobson
Dec 15, 2011
Will Ferrell recently taped a series of commercials for Old Milwaukee, pro bono.
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European Debt Crisis

Euro debt crisis a threat to British security

by Stephen Beard
Dec 15, 2011
If the euro collapses, Britain's economy could shrink by up to 8 percent. That could have a big effect on the country's defense spending.
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Federal student loan funding could be cut

by Amy Scott
Dec 15, 2011
The countdown begins in Washington to come up with a budget before midnight tomorrow, and one place cuts could come from are federal student loan programs.
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Russia gets invitation to join WTO

by Peter van Dyk
Dec 15, 2011
After years of bickering over terms, Russia is getting an invitation to join the World Trade Organization. WTO ministers start a three day meeting in Geneva today.
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Attitude Check

Do Americans care about the debt crisis in Europe?

by Frank Newport
Dec 15, 2011
We speak to Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at Gallup, about how much Americans really care about the ongoing crisis in Europe.
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With the Iowa caucuses just a few weeks out, we take at closer look at the economic policies of Republican candidate Newt Gingrich. Federal student aid programs could be on the chopping block. Russia is about to get its invitation to join the World Trade Organization as ministers from the group’s 153 members meet in Geneva.  And our weekly Attitude Check, part of our partnership with Gallup, looks at how Americans feel about the crisis in Europe.

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