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A question of fiscal responsibility
As more airlines announce signs of serious trouble, it looks like the government agency backing up pensions looks like it's facing a crunch. Commentator Richard Ippolito says the problem is that businesses aren't taking responsibility for their obligations.
Commentator: Richard Ippolito
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And now, even more campaign spending
President Bush's re-election campaign goes into high gear after he accepts the Republican nomination tonight. He'll be switching from his privately-raised funds to federal campaign funds at the stroke of midnight. So how will the money be spent? Host Cheryl Glaser talks to David Mark of Campaigns and Elections magazine to find out.
Q + A: Cheryl Glaser with David Mark
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Frances: Yet another storm hitting Florida
Emergency officials in 10 Florida counties ordered mandatory evacuations for residents in mobile homes and low-lying areas Thursday as Hurricane Frances swept into the Bahamas and appeared headed toward the U.S. mainland. Ironically, some companies find a silver lining after a storm - if they are prepared...
Reporter: Robin Sussingham
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The (bountiful) business of sports
Another young, talented athlete just took home a windfall. This time, it's 18 year-old English soccer star Wayne Rooney who's just signed up for a $50 million contract with Manchester United. Host Cheryl Glaser talks to Business of Sports Analyst Diana Nyad about how young athletes handle their money.
Q + A: Cheryl Glaser with Diana Nyad
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Can China be short of labor?
How could it be that the world's most populous country is suffering a labor shortage? That's a question that's recently been on the minds of everyone with an interest in manufacturing in China. In the southern province Guangdong estimates of worker shortages range from 200,000 to 2 million. We sent Jocelyn Ford to the province known as the "factory of the world" to find out what's going on.
Reporter: Jocelyn Ford
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