Episode 750: Retraining Day
When an American loses his/her job to trade, there's program to help. It's been around for decades. It makes a lot of sense. It is a generous program. And almost nobody's heard of it. But why?
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Trump's Proposed Border Tax Would Negatively Affect U.S. Consumers
Donald Trump has said a border tax would be one way to make Mexico pay for the border wall. But that type of tax could negatively affect American consumers.
One Of Trump's First Orders Means Home Loan Fees Won't Go Down
Had it gone into effect, the fee cut would have reduced the cost of borrowing for about 1 million Americans a year who buy or refinance houses with loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration.
Drug Distributors Penalized For Turning Blind Eye In Opioid Epidemic
The wholesalers that move medicines between drug companies and pharmacies have been fined for failing to call out suspicious transactions involving opioids.
Milk Producers Pay Back Millions In Price-Fixing Settlement
Between 2003 and 2010, a dairy industry group paid farmers to get out of the dairy game. They were trying to raise milk prices, but it meant slaughtering a lot of cows. An animal rights group was not happy, so they decided to sue on behalf of milk consumers. Now, if you bought milk in some states since 2003, you might be eligible for a payout.
Repeal Ripples: 5 Insurance Exchange Chiefs Contemplate An Uncertain Future
States running their own insurance exchanges instead of relying on the federal site had hoped the marketplaces would become thriving businesses. Now, the states aren't sure what the future holds.
Trump Administration Cancels Ads Encouraging Obamacare Sign-Ups
With the end of open enrollment just days away, the Trump administration pulled the plug on advertisements and outreach to encourage people to buy health insurance.
Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care
One part of the federal health law gave hospitals financial incentives to improve patient care. Some invested big to make those changes and are worried about what losing that support would mean.
The Continent That Contributes The Most To E-Waste Is ...
If you guessed North America, you're wrong. A new report looks at who's producing the most.
Trump's Suggested Import Tax Would Mean Americans Pay For That Wall
The president's press secretary said a plan the White House is pushing would mean taxing goods from Mexico 20 percent to pay for the wall. That would mean American consumers would foot the bill.