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• Candidates seek the Latino vote
  The Latino vote is becoming increasingly important in this year's presidential election. Midmorning examines the complicated divide down party lines, and how candidates can appeal to this growing ethnic group.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  John A. Garcia: Professor of political science at the University of Arizona and author of "Latino Politics in America."
  Lionel Sosa: CEO of the grassroots online think tank Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together. He was a media consultant for President George W. Bush in the 2004 campaign as well as in 2000. He has been Hispanic media consultant in six Republican presidential campaigns, beginning in 1980.
  Resources
  John Garcia's Web site
  About Lionel Sosa
  NPR: Racial Identity Influencing Latino Voters
  Time: The Battle for the Latino Vote
• Will Carol.com revolutionize health care?
  What if you could choose your doctor based on the best price for specific treatments? A new Web site called Carol.com is trying to offer consumers a side-by-side comparison of medical costs. The service might prove revolutionary, if more providers join the system and the concept catches fire with consumers.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Tony Miller: CEO of Carol.com. He was the co-founder of Definity Health.
  Martin Gaynor: E.J. Barone Professor of Economics and Health Policy at Carnegie Mellon University.
  More from MPR
  Comparison shopping for health care goes online (01/27/2008)
  Resources
  Carol, The Care Marketplace
  About Martin Gaynor

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