Nov 8, 2023

A “laddered” continuing resolution, explained

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The House GOP comes up with a new strategy for staving off a government shutdown without a budget deal. Plus, why you can't buy a house on an app — yet.

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House GOP considers a "laddered" continuing resolution as a government funding stopgap

by Kimberly Adams

Nov 8, 2023

House Republicans are considering different funding expiration dates for different parts of government, instead of one deadline for all.

"Laddered" continuing resolution is a new term to a lot of people, though Roll Call says the technique was used back in the early '90s.

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More people are falling behind on debt, but fewer are in collections

by Samantha Fields

Nov 8, 2023

Just before the pandemic, the New York Fed found that about 9% of people had bills that ended up in collections. Now, less than 5% do.

Medical debt previously made up about 60% of debt in collections. But data shows it doesn’t tell you much about someone’s creditworthiness.

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Why isn't there an Amazon for real estate?

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Nov 8, 2023

Despite the world going digital, homebuying is still a highly analog process. James Rodriquez of Insider discusses the quest for a superapp.

While the initial house hunt can be done online, arranging inspections, figuring out escrow and other tasks tend to be done in person, on the phone and on paper.

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My Economy

Owner of crafts and gift shop brings local artists' work to her community

by Sofia Terenzio

Nov 8, 2023

Ashley Morken of Unglued in Fargo, North Dakota, has been expanding her staff and adjusting to new responsibilities.

Ashley Morken, owner of Unglued in Fargo, North Dakota. "I really feel the responsibility to keep this sustainable, to be able to keep it going," she said.

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Pilot shortage spurs six-figure bonus offers and poaching of personnel

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Nov 8, 2023

An American Airlines unit is offering $250,000 bonuses to attract pilots from freight and other carriers. FedEx, though, has a suplus.

Between a shrinking pool of trained pilots and early retirements during the pandemic, the pilot shortage has been years in the making.

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For some small businesses, creating content is big business

by Justin Ho

Nov 8, 2023

Many small business owners rely on content creation to boost sales, promote their brands and even generate additional revenue.

Video production on social media is a mainstay of content for small businesses. Sometimes it's meant to promote their offerings, but sometimes the content itself generates revenue.

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Music from the episode

Kick, Push Lupe Fiasco

City Slicker J-Walk

Make Me One Poolside, Body Music, Bosq, Xavier Smith

Flight to the Jungle (Take Off) Monster Rally

Stay Tuned Wuh Oh

Nothing Breaks Like a Heart Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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