Thursday, July 24, 2003 The Marketplace Morning Report with Kai Ryssdal and Tess Vigeland is a series of seven 9-minute business news modules airing weekdays. This timely report delivers a global business newscast and a hard-hitting feature report. Visit the archive to browse previous stories. Note: Each of the broadcasts contains some of the newscast items below and one of the features. Since only a few radio markets get all seven broadcasts, we've made them available below.

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Newscast Stories From Washington, DC: John Dimsdale has the story on today’s Federal Elections Commission vote on soft money for political conventions. From Tokyo: Jessica Smith reports that, due to a million borrowers turning to loan sharks, Japan’s lawmakers are trying to crack down on the nearly 60,000 unregistered lenders. From New York: With a reported increase in health club memberships, Ashley Milne-Tyte explores what is and isn’t working for gyms and their customers. And, the increase in gym memberships is from unlikely sources. From Washington, DC: Julie Small examines the impact of new tariffs imposed by the Commerce Department on some Korean imports: The new tariffs help the catfish industry, but do not feel very free trade-y. From the Health Desk: Andrew Parrella reports new FDA security rules could force a slowdown in food imports to the U.S. From New York: Bob Moon has the story on Postal Service proposals to boost its bottom line. From Los Angeles: Salvo Lavis has a reaction to Congress’ approval of an amendment to scrap some current gun control laws. From London: Stephen Beard reports that an English duke has become embroiled in a fight that involves a Renaissance painting, the Getty Museum and a gigantic tax bill. From New York: Judy Martin ponders whether investor confidence is because of analyst recommendations. Features Companies could offer eldercare benefits Paid or subsidized childcare is a valuable benefit for many families. And, as the U.S. population ages, we’re likely to see companies offering care for elderly family members. Sarah Gardner has more in the final installment of our Work & Family desk series “Who Cares: Caring for America’s Elderly.” Expanded coverage "Who Cares? The Future of Elder Care in America" series: Discussion forum, Web resources and additional series info.

Horseracing industry hopes “Seabiscuit” will help “Seabiscuit” is being trotted out this weekend at movie theaters around the country. But the film industry isn’t the only group betting the movie will be a winner for them. As business of sports commentator David Carter tells host Cheryl Glaser, the horseracing industry is wagering it’ll help put their business back in the saddle, too.

Changes in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, which dictates all of those rules about reporting your credit, undergoes some changes later this year. Marketplace personal finance expert Jordan Goodman gives host Kai Ryssdal a glimpse of what’s ahead. Related Media Read the full text