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Checking in with the secretary of commerce

Jul 1, 2015
Kai talks to Penny Pritzker about the Export-Import bank and TPP.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wants to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.
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Amazon Dash and the Internet of things thing

Mar 31, 2015
The company has announced a faster way to order products if you don't have time to use an actual computer

It's Monday. Let's talk about stress.

Feb 10, 2014
The Marketplace Datebook for February 11th.

Commerce Secretary: Immigration reform would bring in $1.4 trillion

Jan 9, 2014
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker sits down to talk about the state of the American economy and what she thinks it will take to get it back on track.

Will China's new 'free trade zone' live up to the hype?

Sep 24, 2013
This week, the Chinese government will open the country's first 'free trade zone' in Shanghai.

Death toll rises after terrorists attack a symbol of commerce in Kenya

Sep 23, 2013
Dozens are dead as a siege at a Kenyan mall enters its third day.

U.S. retail sales slipped again in June

Jul 16, 2012
Reports from the Commerce Department show that retail sales are down for the third straight month. They slipped a half percent in June.

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Second month of positive signs in retail

Apr 16, 2012
The Commerce Department reports retail sales rose more than expected in March, by a solid 0.8 percent.

A suggested cybersecurity code of conduct

Jun 9, 2011
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report Wednesday suggesting a code of conduct for companies that do business over the Internet. Analysts...