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Swifty Swine Productions Goes for the Gold

By Scott Horsley

Published July 5, 2006 at 6:00 AM EDT

"Shaquille O'Squeal" (wearing No. 3) breaks out to an early lead in a 150-foot race, sponsored by Swifty Swine Productions. The winning pig gets an Oreo cookie.

Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent. He reports on ups and downs in the national economy as well as fault lines between booming and busting communities.

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