 | 2009 DECEMBER
December 10, 2009
Where Do Temp Workers Fit in the Latest Unemployment Figures?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| December 9, 2009
Iowa Farmers Squeezed by Belt Tightening
In part three of his Patchwork Nation series, Ray Suarez travels to Sioux Center, Iowa, to look at how the recession has hit agricultural centers known as "tractor country."
 
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| December 9, 2009
Is There Momentum for a Second Stimulus?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| December 9, 2009
Patchwork Nation: Sioux Center Rallies Around High School Football
On Fridays in Sioux Center, Iowa, the high school football game is the place to be, and the competition is about more than just moving the ball down the field.
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| December 9, 2009
Patchwork Nation: A Different View on Banking in 'Tractor Country'
Farmers in Sioux Center managed to avert much of the financial crisis by keeping a close eye on their balance sheets.
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| December 8, 2009
In Ann Arbor, Michigan Finds Its 'Life Preserver'
Michigan is home to few bright economic spots these days -- with the exception of the college town of Ann Arbor. Ray Suarez reports.
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| December 8, 2009
Obama Offers Job Plan, But Deficit Pressures Rise
President Obama outlined a series of initiatives Tuesday aimed at spurring job growth through aid for small businesses, despite mounting pressures to reduce a record federal budget deficit. Judy Woodruff speaks with Nobel laureate Paul Krugman and former presidential economic adviser Bruce Bartlett for their takes on the plan.
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| December 8, 2009
Patchwork Nation: Small Business Maintains Local Roots in Ann Arbor
Zingerman's Community of Businesses have become a local institution in Ann Arbor, Mich. And even with the success, the owners want to keep it local.
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| December 8, 2009
Patchwork Nation: Media Landscape Shifts Online in a Wired Town
If there is a community well positioned for the demise of a true local daily, it may be the heavily wired, tech-savvy college town of Ann Arbor, Mich.
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| December 7, 2009
Philadelphia Adjusts as Manufacturing Fades
In part one of the Patchwork Nation series examining communities across the U.S., Ray Suarez looks at Philadelphia's shift from a city of skilled blue-collar workers to one where just 1 in 20 workers makes things for a living.
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| December 7, 2009
Other News: Fresh Protests Erupt in Iranian Cities
In other news, thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with security forces in Iran, and in Somalia, hundreds of students also marched on the capital against the influence there of Islamic militants.
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| December 7, 2009
Are Credit Unions Insured by the Government?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| December 7, 2009
Philadelphia's 'Love Letter' Murals Spark Neighborhood Revival
Originally started to combat a major graffiti problem, Philadelphia's Mural Arts program has become a successful tool for urban renewal.
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| December 4, 2009
Job Loss Slows in Nov., Signaling Some Recovery
Employers cut the fewest number of jobs in November since the recession started in 2007. Judy Woodruff talks to experts about the unexpected good news and what this could mean for the country's economic future.
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| December 4, 2009
The Story Behind the Nov. Jobs Numbers
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| December 4, 2009
For Singles, Job Losses Hit Twice as Hard
When it comes to job losses, the economy's slide has been twice as painful for singles as it has for married adults.
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| December 4, 2009
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Here's what we've covered in Making Sense:
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| December 4, 2009
About Making Sen$e with Paul Solman
Making Sen$e with Paul Solman is funded by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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| December 4, 2009
Financial Literacy Resources
A collection of links to financial literacy sites around the Web.
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| December 3, 2009
Comcast, NBC Deal Reshapes Media Landscape
Cable giant Comcast bought a majority stake in NBC Universal in a deal valued at approximately $30 billion. Jeffrey Browns talks to business journalists for more on the merger.
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| December 3, 2009
Other News: Bernanke Defends Tenure as Fed Chief
In other news, Ben Bernanke defended his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman before Congress on Thursday, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested using money left over from the Wall Street bailout to create more jobs.
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| December 3, 2009
Who Cares If Wall Street Execs Quit?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| December 3, 2009
Tough Criticism for Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke faced tough criticism Thursday from a Senate committee for the central bank's failure to regulate risk-taking on Wall Street.
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| December 3, 2009
Obama Hears Ideas for Job Creation at Summit
As CEOs, labor leaders, and economists gather at the White House Thursday to discuss how to accelerate U.S. job creation, their challenge is tackling double-digit unemployment while keeping the deficit under control.
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| December 2, 2009
Other News: Iraqi Election Postponed One Month
In other news, the United Nations reported that Iraq will delay its national elections by one more month, and China, India, Brazil and South Africa refused to cut carbon emissions by 2050.
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| December 2, 2009
How Many Board Members at Bailed-Out Wall St. Firms Kept Their Jobs?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| December 1, 2009
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson Resigns
The CEO of General Motors, Frederick "Fritz" Henderson, has resigned, the automaker announced Tuesday. He has been replaced on a temporary basis by Ed Whitacre, chairman of the board of the troubled automaker.
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| December 1, 2009
Isn't Currency Control a Protectionist Policy?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| NOVEMBER
November 30, 2009
Is the UK Breaking Up Big Banks?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| November 27, 2009
'Black Friday' Has New Tone Amid Recession
Kwame Holman has a look at how consumers are changing their shopping habits during this year's Black Friday because of the financial crisis.
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| November 27, 2009
How Will Dubai's Shaky Economy Affect the World?
Margaret Warner talks to economic expert Simon Johnson about how Dubai's weak economy will affect the rest of the world.
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| November 27, 2009
Dubai's Debt Crisis Shakes World Economy
The Middle East is roiling with news that Dubai will postpone repaying $60 billion in loans to international banks. Faisal Islam of Independent Television News has the story.
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| November 26, 2009
Other News: U.S. Planned Iraq War Just Hours After 9/11
In other news, a U.K. inquiry revealed that the U.S. focused on Iraq just hours after the Sept. 11 attacks, and the United Nations expressed frustration with Iran over its refusal to export its uranium for enrichment.
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| November 26, 2009
Student Questions: The Recession and the Middle Class
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| November 25, 2009
Toyota Recalls 4 Million Gas Pedals Over Concerns of Uncontrolled Acceleration
Toyota recalled four million cars to fix or replace acceleration pedals that could get jammed. Jeffrey Brown reports.
 
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| November 25, 2009
Dollar's Weakness Inspires Modern-day Gold Rush
As part of his series Making Sense of the financial crisis, Paul Solman looks at how the dollar's weakness has spurred a new gold rush.
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| November 25, 2009
Other News: Recession Complicates Holiday Travel for Many
In other news, airlines are experiencing a 25 percent decrease in holiday travel this year as more people are opting for trains and buses. Also, weekly jobless claims dipped below 500,000 for the first time since January.
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| November 25, 2009
Conversation: T.J. Stiles, National Book Award Winner for Nonfiction
The winner of this year's National Book Award for nonfiction tells the story of Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, who rose from humble means to amass a vast fortune, build the country's largest fleet of steamships and control a railroad empire.
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| November 25, 2009
Jobs Claims Down, Hopeful Economic News on America's Heaviest Travel Day
The number of people seeking unemployment insurance for the first time fell to its lowest point since September 2008, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
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| November 25, 2009
Student Questions: A Global Currency and Getting Out of a Recession
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| November 24, 2009
Record Crib Recall Revives Consumer Safety Concerns
Over 2 million Stork Craft baby cribs have been voluntarily recalled due to safety concerns such as potential suffocation. Ray Suarez has more.
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| November 24, 2009
Military Debt Protection Could Hold Lessons for Congress, Consumers
A special collaboration between the NewsHour and Frontline looks at how a military program aims to protect consumers from amassing too much debt.
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| November 24, 2009
Other News: U.K. Launches Inquiry Into Role in Iraq
In other news, International Television News reports on the inquiry into the United Kingdom's role in the Iraq war, and the Philippines were placed under emergency rule after election violence continued to escalate Tuesday.
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| November 24, 2009
Report: 23% of Mortgaged Homes 'Underwater'
The number of U.S. homes worth less than the mortgages owed on them reached 10.7 million, or 23 percent of all mortgaged homes, in the third quarter, according to a new report.
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| November 24, 2009
Student Questions: Obama's Economic Policies
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| November 23, 2009
In Dorothea Lange's Photos, Wisps of 'Great Recession'
America's understanding of the Great Depression has, in large part, been shaped by the photography of Dorothea Lange. With the nation once again steeped in financial turmoil, Lange's images have taken on new relevance. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| November 23, 2009
India's Economy Remains Robust Despite Global Downturn
Amid a global economic crisis, India's economy has managed to remain robust, fueling the growth of a large middle class. As Fred de Sam Lazaro reports, however, about 800 million residents in India still try to survive on less than $2 a day.
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| November 23, 2009
Across the U.S., Shaky Signs of Economic Recovery Emerge
A flurry of economic reports lately paint a mixed picture of a U.S. economy showing new growth, despite mounting job losses. Ray Suarez speaks to experts for a snapshot of just how well the recovery is faring.
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| November 23, 2009
Exactly Who Is the FDIC?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| November 20, 2009
Should the Gov't Anchor Its Economic Rescue to the Middle-Class Homeowner?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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