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Adam Allington is a former reporter covering economics and policy in the Washington D.C. bureau.
In addition to his work with Marketplace, Adam also worked for the Associated Press, the St. Louis Federal Reserve, and St. Louis Public Radio. He was a 2012 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan.
Latest Stories (272)
In the Great Lakes State, Flint pays a high price for water
May 8, 2015
The plight of the bankrupt city of Flint, Michigan has long stood as the poster child for post-industrial job loss and blight in the U.S. On top of all Flint’s struggles, providing clean drinking water has become one the biggest problem facing the struggling city. U.L. Brown has seen a lot of changes since he moved […]
Between derby and boxing, a big betting weekend
May 1, 2015
Most of the money bet on sports will be bet the old-fashioned way: illegally.
Pacific trade and the fear of currency manipulation
Apr 23, 2015
The President faces opposition to having more authority on Pacific nation trade.
Raising water rates isn't just a California problem
Apr 22, 2015
Efforts to raise water rates across the country are being met with resistance.
German luxury carmakers make a mass-market push
Apr 17, 2015
Global sales for BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi are at a record high.
Bankruptcy shields GM from some liability cases
Apr 16, 2015
A judge says GM can't be sued over defective switches in cars sold pre-bankruptcy.
Toyota ramps up expansion plans
Apr 16, 2015
The car maker announced plans to build plants in Mexico and China.
Thank California for your low-flow faucet
Apr 9, 2015
California is imposing new low-flow rules on faucets, toilets and urinals.
Public-private partnerships seeing funds cut back
Apr 7, 2015
The partnerships have an increased share of responsibility with decreased funding.