Aug 2, 2006

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Natural gas prices ride along with heat wave

by Steve Tripoli

Aug 2, 2006

Natural gas prices are at near-record prices as oil hovers about $76 a barrel. The high energy prices come at a time of record electricity demand throughout the country due to a heat wave. Steve Tripoli reports.

Strong consumer spending . . . or inflation?

by Bob Moon

Aug 2, 2006

Investors today were cheered by news of a 36% jump in 2nd quarter profits at Procter & Gamble. But where Wall Street saw a silver lining, others see a gray cloud in the form of inflationary pressure. Bob Moon reports.

Post-9/11 group: It's up to you, New York

by Kai Ryssdal and Amy Scott

Aug 2, 2006

The agency charged with rebuilding Lower Manhattan after 9/11 says it's closing up shop. So what happens to the World Trade Center site and other projects? Host Kai Ryssdal talks to Marketplace's Amy Scott.

Iowa town warms to influx of immigrants

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 2, 2006

Congress is holding field hearings on immigration across the country this summer, but if lawmakers really want to understand the impact of immigration, they should head to Denison, Iowa. Darren Gersh explains.

Entrepreneurs eye Cuba

by Dan Grech

Aug 2, 2006

The health of Cuban leader Fidel Castro remains a state secret, but the partying has already begun in Miami. Entrepreneurs there are trying to figure out if they'll have a role after the leader is out of power. Dan Grech reports.

Alternatives to raising minimum wage

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 2, 2006

The Senate is still trying to hammer out a bill to raise the minimum wage. But commentator Glenn Hubbard says it's a bad idea.

Rolling Stones get their shelter

by Stephen Beard

Aug 2, 2006

Details of the Rolling Stones' financial affairs have just been made public, and they reveal a shockingly low tax bill. Stephen Beard reports from London.

Only $2 billion left to spend in Iraq

by Hillary Wicai

Aug 2, 2006

The inspector general for Iraq reconstruction talked to lawmakers today and said there's only $2 billion left for rebuilding the country, with about 500 projects left on the so-called short list. How's the work going to get done? Hillary Wicai reports.

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