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A cure worse than cankers?
Apr 21, 2006
Citrus growers in Florida have lost millions of dollars in crops because of two destructive plant diseases. But as Judith Smelser reports, the proposed cure could wipe out half of the state's citrus nurseries.
Immigration raids may not deter employers
Apr 21, 2006
Federal officials have made it clear that they plan to crack down on businesses that employ undocumented immigrants. But will businesses really change their ways? Alex Cohen reports.
New law, same old debt
Apr 20, 2006
A year ago today, President Bush signed a major overhaul of America's bankruptcy law. It was meant to staunch the flow of people filing for bankruptcy. But Chris Farrell of American RadioWorks reports that the reform looks unlikely to do what it set out to do.<br /><b>A special report by Marketplace and American RadioWorks.</b>
Bankruptcy law disappointing creditors
Apr 20, 2006
One year after new bankruptcy restrictions were signed into law, Chris Farrell reports that credit card companies aren't getting what they hoped.<br/ ><b>A special report by Marketplace and American RadioWorks.</b>
Business world steps up fight against child porn
Apr 19, 2006
Credit card companies, banks and other financial institutions are hoping to make it harder for people to say "charge it" when it comes to child pornography. Cheryl Glaser reports.
Questioning the rules of corporate PR
Apr 19, 2006
Commentator Robert Reich describes a recent encounter with a public relations firm representing General Motors.
Even your medicine isn't immune to counterfeiters
Apr 18, 2006
As Chinese president Hu Jintao visits the US this week, Marketplace's special series on intellectual property piracy continues with a look at how counterfeit pharmaceuticals have entered the American supply chain.
Job Files: Tax preparer
Apr 17, 2006
In this special Tax Day installment, Alaskan Jerry Lieboff talks about his work as a tax preparer who makes house calls in the bush.
Eastern Europe hit by floods
Apr 17, 2006
Thousands of people are being evacuated from rising waters in Romania, Hungary and the Balkans, as governments are dealing with some of the worst flooding in more than a century. Stefan Bos reports.
Job Files: Coffee broker
Apr 14, 2006
If you're going to be a coffee broker, you have to have a passion for what you're doing.