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Sponsors went for the gold at Olympics

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Scott Tong | Aug 21, 2008
Sponsors spent a lot of money to have giant versions of their logos at Olympic venues. Was it money well spent? What lessons can be learned for London in 2010. Kai Ryssdal talks with Scott Tong in Beijing.
Posted In: Sports
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Seinfeld to do Microsoft ads? Get out!

| Aug 21, 2008
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be the pitchman for Microsoft Windows in an upcoming ad campaign. Can Jerry help the software giant shed its image and become cool? Jeremy Hobson reports.
Posted In: Entertainment
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Sometimes, you must fly abroad

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Nancy Marshall-Genzer | Aug 19, 2008
Domestic air travel is expected to drop this Labor Day weekend from last year, but international travel is expected to rise slightly. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports this is partly due to logistics -- and business travel.
Posted In: Airlines, Travel
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A word on capital gains; dividend taxes

| Aug 20, 2008
If you wonder where the candidates are on dividend and capital gains taxes, commentator Glenn Hubbard can fill you in. Then, he'll explain why he thinks the government needs to keep them low.
Posted In: Economy, Taxes
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Airlines ask frequent fliers for help

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Jeremy Hobson | Jul 10, 2008
Desperate for lower fuel prices, airlines have asked their customers to lobby Congress to rein in oil speculation. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Posted In: Travel
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A look into mounting national debt

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Stacey Vanek Smith | Aug 20, 2008
The country's national debt is on its way to hitting $9 trillion next year. How did we get here? Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to Christine O'Malley and Patrick Creadon, who produced and directed the documentary IOUSA.
Posted In: Economy, Entertainment
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Traffic is lighter in a bad economy

| Aug 20, 2008
Traffic deaths in the United States reached their lowest level in more than a decade last year, but no major change have been made to our cars or highways. Commentator Robert Reich says it's because of the economy.
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Has a deal been drafted to leave Iraq?

| Aug 20, 2008
Iraqi officials say they have a draft of a deal to reduce American troops there. The White House said not so fast. Host Kai Ryssdal talks about the U.S. in Iraq with Ken Pollack, author of "A Path Out of The Desert."
Posted In: Jobs
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Getting Personal

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Chris Farrell and Tess Vigeland | Aug 1, 2008
In this edition of Getting Personal, Chris and Tess talk about lazy investing styles, lending to family, consolidating retirement accounts and foolproof investments.
Posted In: Investing
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California, Illinois sue Countrywide

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Jeff Tyler | Jun 25, 2008
Just as Bank of America was winning approval to take ownership of Countrywide, Illinois and California filed lawsuits against the mortgage lender for allowing borrowers to take on loans beyond their means. Jeff Tyler reports.
Posted In: Crime

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