Jan 9, 2008

Marketplace for Wednesday, Jan, 9, 2008

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How do you stimulate an economy?

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 9, 2008

Even though we may be a long way from the experts deciding when or if we're in a recession, Congress and the White House are working on economic stimulus plans. Doug Elmendorf of the Brookings Institution explains just how that might be done.

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Taxpayer advocate: Let's try 'I'm sorry'

by John Dimsdale

Jan 9, 2008

The IRS's National Taxpayer Advocate is telling Congress that the tax service should be required to apologize when it's wrong and to offer a little something to compensate taxpayers for their troubles. John Dimsdale reports.

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Israel spares no expense for Bush visit

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 9, 2008

President Bush's nine-day trip to the Middle East is underway. He's in Israel and will visit the West Bank on Thursday. Daniel Estrin reports from Jerusalem that the stage has been dramatically set for the President's visit. And at no small cost.

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Museum audio tours take new turns

by Ashley Milne-Tyte

Jan 9, 2008

Metropolitan Museum of Art Director Phillipe de Montebello, who announced he'll retire at year's end, was instrumental in the popularity of audio guides. And companies profited from their production. But now museums are taking their tours into their own hands. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

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Entrepreneurs unite!

by Steve Tripoli

Jan 9, 2008

Marketplace's Steve Tripoli has noticed an international trend -- entrepreneurs in developing economies calling for the rule of law to protect their business interests. He explains to Kai Ryssdal.

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Unions help Obama with Hispanic vote

by Dan Grech

Jan 9, 2008

Barack Obama may have come in second in New Hampshire's Democratic primary, but he received labor union endorsements this week that could strengthen his standing with Hispanic voters in other states. Dan Grech reports.

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Commentary

A good candidate connects the dots

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 9, 2008

If you're a voter who picks a candidate by lining up the various policy proposals and ticking them off in a list of pros and cons, commentator Robert Reich has a warning: Take a close look at how your candidate's ideas connect.

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High-tech medicine or cash cow?

by Marketplace Staff

Jan 9, 2008

Intensive care units are the biggest money pits in most hospitals. Some medical facilities are turning to electronic ICUs, which save money through big economies of scale. But what are the real costs? Marianne Russ reports.

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Didn't I Darondo

If You Were Here Thompson Twins

Santero Dub Mad Professor

Mr. Brightside The Killers

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