Jun 29, 2006

Marketplace PM for June 29, 2006

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Love is grand . . . for the economy

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2006

Commentator Michelle Philippe says marketers should rethink their ad campaign and stop targeting singles. It's couples who are spending money.

One wild dream job

by Marketplace Staff

Jun 29, 2006

If you long to work with wild animals, well, there just aren't many places to learn that trade. But a college in Moorpark, California could be just the ticket. Marketplace contributor Cash Peters checked it out.

Offshore drilling debate resurfaces

by Scott Tong

Jun 29, 2006

With pressure from states and local governments to find additional sources of revenue, Congress today is discussing plans to open up offshore regions to oil and natural gas drilling. Scott Tong reports.

Don't mess with Medicare

by Helen Palmer

Jun 29, 2006

Tenet Health Care has been reeling for almost four years now from allegations it scammed the Medicare system out of huge payments. Today, the company announced it's settling them for $900 million. Helen Palmer has the story.

Future of Mexico at hand

by Dan Grech

Jun 29, 2006

This weekend Mexicans elect a new president. So far, the campaign has centered around Mexico's economy and its future as the two candidates have very different approaches to running the economy. Dan Grech reports.