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Discussing some ideas for improving the Texan economy, with Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX).
CNBC's Trish Regan sits in for Maria Bartiromo to discuss the day's top business and financial stories, and look ahead to Friday's Closing Bell.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the trading day from the NYSE.
The top headlines this hour, with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah.
The U.S. would need to eventually enact national value added tax in order to raise revenue, says Paul Donovan, MD & deputy head of global economics at UBS. He analyzes its tax system, with CNBC's Martin Soong, Karen Tso & Sri Jegarajah.