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17 Nov 2008
Book Excerpt: Obama's Challenge
When Barack Obama takes office as America’s forty-fourth president, he will face an acute, three-pronged economic challenge. The financial system will be in crisis to a greater degree than at any time since 1933.
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6 Nov 2008
The Call For Government Transparency
Last night, Dylan Ratigan called for increased and easily accessible government records of spending. See the original video and get some helpful website that can give you the right information!
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5 Nov 2008
Donny and Cramer: "The Great Freeze"
This is the dawn of a new age - a changing of priorities, fortunes and trust. How can each of us become unstuck and begin to move again toward a new definition of the American Dream? Donny Deutsch and Jim Cramer break down what it means to you.
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31 Oct 2008
Mark Sly's DVD Facelift!
After my appearance on The Big Idea things really started rocking!  First, I took the advice of Donny and his panel of guests and got to work on a new cover for my guitar instructional DVD.
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31 Oct 2008
More From Congressman Oberstar
Investment in public infrastructure does not create government jobs; it does not add a new layer of bureaucracy.  Instead it creates private sector jobs that serve a public purpose.
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29 Oct 2008
You Take The Wheel
Do you have an idea for how to solve the economic crisis? Tell us your idea and you could be on the show!
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27 Oct 2008
Grow Your Business FAST in a Slow Economy
In a recent blog post I explained why now is the best time to start a new business.  As your competitors run for the hills and newbie’s decide to wait out the storm, you are sitting pretty to launch your company. 
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24 Oct 2008
John Kerry on US Small Businesses
Donny and Larry Kudlow question Senator John Kerry (D-MA) Chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, on the state of the economy and the outlook for small businesses.
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22 Oct 2008
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez delivers his perspective on the state of the economy. Steve Leisman and Charlie Gasparino weigh in.
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22 Oct 2008
Mentioned on The Show: The Bipartisan Tax Foundation
Tonight on the show, Larry Kudlow suggested comparing the research the candidates' proposed tax policies for yourself. So, how will the proposed tax policies affect you?
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21 Oct 2008
One-on-One with Jim Cramer
This is the dawn of a new age - a changing of priorities, fortunes and trust. How can each of us become unstuck and begin to move again toward a new definition of the American Dream? Donny Deutsch and Jim Cramer break down what it means to you.
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20 Oct 2008
Do you have an opinion you'd like to share with Donny?
Do you have a strong opinion that you want to share with Donny on The Big Idea?
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20 Oct 2008
Tomorrow On The Show: The US Secretary of Commerce
Tuesday night on The Big Idea, we welcome an exclusive guest, Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, the 35th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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16 Oct 2008
Keeping the American Dream Alive
Even in these uncertain times businesses will grow, new businesses will start and the American Dream will stay alive.  I own my own small web based business Our Hometown Directory...
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16 Oct 2008
Don’t freeze solid... Be prepared for a thaw
Donny –  My business is doing well…I am growing at a pace…I can barely keep up with . But I am scared I may be getting TOO big... TOO fast! I am finally doing my childhood dream job. Starting and running my own car company.  I’m working around the clock to compete and take advantage of the downturn promoting my fuel efficient – electric cars.
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