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Prescription Drug Ads

Only two countries -- the United States and New Zealand -- allow prescription drug ads on television. Thanks to these ads, we've all heard of the little purple pill and can probably name two sources of cholesterol. But is a little knowledge a dangerous thing? Ira Flatow leads a discussion on the pros and cons of allowing drug ads on TV.

Prescription Drug Ads

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Cooling Housing Market Means Changes for Buyers and Sellers

Wall Street Journal columnist June Fletcher talks with Steve Inskeep about how the cooling housing market will affect home buyers and sellers. The combination of over-valued houses and rising interest rates means that houses are staying on the marker longer.

Cooling Housing Market Means Changes for Buyers and Sellers

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Paying at the Pump

Inspection Reveals Variations in Gas-Pump Accuracy

Government inspections of gas pumps in Seattle have found that many pumps deliver too little or too much gas to the customer. Tim Douglas, an inspector for the Seattle Consumer Affairs Weights and Measures Office, says that although the margin of error is pretty slim, the costs can add up over time.

Inspection Reveals Variations in Gas-Pump Accuracy

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Business

Americans Waking Earlier in the Day

The Wall Street Journal reports that a growing number of people are waking up early. More Americans are out of bed pre-dawn, and utility companies have noticed. Television networks are also taking note of the trend.

Americans Waking Earlier in the Day

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Business

Workers Skeptical of GM Buyout Offer

General Motors and Delphi, its former subsidiary, will offer early retirement and buy-out packages to more than 100,000 workers. In a deal negotiated with the United Auto Workers union, GM will offer incentives ranging from $35,000 to $140,000 each. While some workers said they were waiting to see the details, many said they doubted the package was attractive enough to induce them to retire. Jerome Vaughn of Detroit Public Radio reports.

Workers Skeptical of GM Buyout Offer

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Minivans, SUVs Face Tougher Efficiency Standards

Minivans and SUVs may need to comply with tougher fuel-efficiency standards. The NHTSA will issue a ruling on April 1. Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Meckler talks with Robert Siegel.

Minivans, SUVs Face Tougher Efficiency Standards

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Opinion

The Color of Money

Best Ways to Avoid Investment Scams

Madeleine Brand discusses investment scams -- and ways to avoid them -- with Day to Day personal finance commentator Michelle Singletary, who writes the syndicated column "The Color of Money" for The Washington Post.

Best Ways to Avoid Investment Scams

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National

Turning African-American Renters into Buyers

Farai Chideya talks with Brian Montgomery, assistant secretary for housing at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, about the agency's new education campaign meant to help African-Americans buy their first homes.

Turning African-American Renters into Buyers

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Tips on Cutting Your Flight Costs

In a blow to the frugal traveler, Northwest Airlines will now charge more money for some aisle seats and emergency exit rows. And Southwest Airlines has upped one-way fares by $10. George Hobica, creator of the website Airfarewatchdog.com, gives Madeleine Brand tips on how you can still save money when you fly.

Tips on Cutting Your Flight Costs

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Education

Cal Regents Decide to Divest from Sudan

The Board of Regents of the University of California system vote to stop investing in companies that do business in Sudan. As Frank Stoltze of member station KPCC reports, the decision was made in protest of the Sudanese government's role in ethnic violence that has left more than 100,000 dead and millions homeless.

Cal Regents Decide to Divest from Sudan

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Business

BET Founder on to Next Business Challenge

Renee Montagne talks to Robert Johnson, the founder of Black Entertainment Television. He retired as the company's CEO at the end of last year. Now he's on to his "second act." Johnson plans to build a consumer financial services company that targets black customers.

BET Founder on to Next Business Challenge

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