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  • Story of Business: Fighting for Jobs

    February 20, 2012

    "Fighting for our Jobs" is the third part of our "Story of Business" series, taking a look at small businesses across the country. In this video you will hear the story of the R.H. Peterson Co. of Industry, CA, and their struggle against over reaching regulation.

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    The President's Budget in 62 Seconds February 14, 2012

    The President's Budget in 62 Seconds

    February 14, 2012

    The President's budget in 62 seconds. See how the top line points affect you!

    Tags:budget, budget proposal, debt, deficit

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    Story of Business: Fighting for Jobs February 20, 2012 Stop the rhetoric. It's time to act. January 24, 2012

    Stop the rhetoric. It's time to act.

    January 24, 2012

    The State of the Union, intended to be a hopeful look into the future, seems to have become more of a venue to deliver empty promises.

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    The President's Budget in 62 Seconds February 14, 2012 It's time for a little Fiscal Fidelity November 17, 2011

    It's time for a little Fiscal Fidelity

    November 17, 2011

    We all have heard the classic Washington scandal of a Congressman being unfaithful to their spouse. But what happens when a member of Congress is unfaithful to the economy?

    Tags:budget, Congress, debt, deficit, federal deficit, supercommittee

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    Stop the rhetoric. It's time to act. January 24, 2012 Let's hear what job creators have to say October 28, 2011

    Let's hear what job creators have to say

    October 28, 2011

    For too long we've been listening to what Washington has to say about our economic problems - how we got here and how we get out.

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    It's time for a little Fiscal Fidelity November 17, 2011 Real or Fake, Pt. 2 August 17, 2011

    Real or Fake, Pt. 2

    August 17, 2011

    Since the first Real or Fake, the federal government is still funding some pretty ridiculous projects. So we decided to make a sequel.

    Tags:Government Overspending, Government Spending, government waste, new video, Real or Fake, unsustainable spending, video, waste and abuse, wasteful spending

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    Let's hear what job creators have to say October 28, 2011 Crazy Washington Honey Badgers August 4, 2011

    Crazy Washington Honey Badgers

    August 4, 2011

    In our latest video, Randall (of Honey Badger fame) gives us a rundown of just how crazy Washington got over the last month.

    Tags:debt ceiling, debt ceiling deal, debt limit, fiscal irresponsibility, Government Spending, honey bader, national debt, new video, randall, unsustainable spending, video

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    Real or Fake, Pt. 2 August 17, 2011 Public Pulse: your opinions, our new video July 1, 2011

    Public Pulse: your opinions, our new video

    Public Pulse | July 1, 2011

    We sifted through the top public opinion polls to create a compelling video that visualized how you feel about the economy.

    Tags:Government Overspending, Government Spending, new video, polls, public opinion, Public Pulse, spending cuts, video

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    Crazy Washington Honey Badgers August 4, 2011 Is Washington creating our jobs crisis? June 6, 2011
  • Is Washington creating our jobs crisis?

    June 6, 2011

    Our new video takes a closer look at our jobs crisis and asks: what can Washington do to put Americans back to work?

    Tags:business friendliness, economic uncertainty, employment, Government Overspending, Government Spending, jobs, jobs crisis, small business, uncertainty, unemployment, unemployment rate

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    Public Pulse: your opinions, our new video July 1, 2011 Who's more responsible: Charlie Sheen or Washington? March 30, 2011

    Who's more responsible: Charlie Sheen or Washington?

    March 30, 2011

    At first thought, Charlie Sheen hardly seems like a model for fiscal responsibility. But, somehow, Washington has managed to be far worse.

    Tags:bankrupting america, Charlie Sheen, data visualization, debt, deficit, Government Overspending, Government Spending, new video, video, who is more responsible, Who's more responsible: Charlie Sheen or Washington?, winning

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    Is Washington creating our jobs crisis? June 6, 2011 St. Patty's Video: drunk with debt March 17, 2011

    St. Patty's Video: drunk with debt

    March 17, 2011

    What do St. Patrick's Day and government spending have in common? Well, until we had anything to say about it, not much.

    Tags:debt, debt-to-GDP, deficits, Government Overspending, Government Spending, gross debt, national debt, St. Patrick's Day, video

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    Who's more responsible: Charlie Sheen or Washington? March 30, 2011 New ad: Government spending needs to trim down March 9, 2011

    New ad: Government spending needs to trim down

    March 9, 2011

    In our latest ad we check in on government spending as it tries to cut the fat - and realize we have a long way to go.

    Tags:advertisement, cut the fat, Government Spending, gym, new year's resolutions, spending cuts, trim down

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    St. Patty's Video: drunk with debt March 17, 2011 Watch Santa talk politics December 21, 2010

    Watch Santa talk politics

    December 21, 2010

    Kris Kringle runs a large toy manufacturing plant based in the North Pole. Recently things haven't been so jolly. The recession has taken a toll on his business. And Washington isn't helping.

    Tags:Christmas, economic uncertainty, Government Spending, Public Notice, Santa Claus, SBE Council, tax code, uncertainty

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    New ad: Government spending needs to trim down March 9, 2011 Story of Business: competing for a future December 1, 2010

    Story of Business: competing for a future

    December 1, 2010

    Mikes inspiring story of hiring and recovery in the face of adversity is Part 3 in our series "The Story of Business."

    Tags:economic uncertainty, Government Overspending, Government Spending, small business, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, tax increases, the story of business, uncertainty, uncertainty & lack of confidence

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    Watch Santa talk politics December 21, 2010 Story of Business: when costs compete with passion November 23, 2010

    Story of Business: when costs compete with passion

    November 23, 2010

    Barb's story is Part 2 of our documentary series "The Story of Business," a joint project of Public Notice and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.

    Tags:Black Eyed Susan, economic uncertainty, Government Spending, SBE, SBE Council, the story of business, uncertainty, Wait and See, when costs compete with passion

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    Story of Business: competing for a future December 1, 2010 Story of Business: moving forward in uncertain times November 19, 2010

    Story of Business: moving forward in uncertain times

    November 19, 2010

    "Moving Forward in Uncertain Times" is the first video of our series "The Story of Business" - a joint project between us and the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council. This short documentary features Wes Garner, owner of Great Lakes Calcium, a small business in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

    Tags:economic uncertainty, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Government Spending, healthcare, regulation, SBE, small business, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, the story of business, uncertainty, uncertainty & lack of confidence

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    Story of Business: when costs compete with passion November 23, 2010 Our best parody video yet: Wait and See November 17, 2010
  • Our best parody video yet: Wait and See

    November 17, 2010

    Good news! Profits are back, cash flow is good, and Steve's dance moves are better than ever?! But before Frank, his girlfriend Karen and the rest of the gang can expand, hire and invest at their small business, they'll have to convince the Boss Lady.

    Tags:economic uncertainty, Government Overspending, Government Spending, new video, parody, parody video, uncertainty, uncertainty & lack of confidence, video, Wait and See, Washington

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    Story of Business: moving forward in uncertain times November 19, 2010 PARODY VIDEO: The 34th Miner October 21, 2010

    PARODY VIDEO: The 34th Miner

    October 21, 2010

    BREAKING NEWS: the 34th miner has just been rescued from the Chilean mine! But he's not Chilean. And he's not a miner. He's an American. What did he miss in America while he was down there and what will he do next?

    Tags:Chile, chilean miners, debt, deficits, economic growth, foreclosure rate, new video, parody video, political humor, unemployment, unemployment rates, video

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    Our best parody video yet: Wait and See November 17, 2010 The truth about our jobs crisis October 12, 2010

    The truth about our jobs crisis

    October 12, 2010

    The jobs report released on Friday shows that unemployment persists at 9.6 percent. As high as this number is, it doesn't tell the whole unemployment story. But we do: watch our video to uncover the truth about our jobs situation.

    Tags:bankrupting america, bureau of labor statistics, jobless recovery, jobs, jobs and economy, jobs crisis, labor force, Public Notice, unemployment economy, unemployment rate

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    PARODY VIDEO: The 34th Miner October 21, 2010 BUSH or OBAMA: Can 8-28 DC rally-goers match spending facts with the right president? August 28, 2010

    BUSH or OBAMA: Can 8-28 DC rally-goers match spending facts with the right president?

    August 28, 2010

    The BA team breezed through the big 8-28 rallies in Washington, DC to test the government spending IQ of participants. We gave them five spending facts and asked whether they were implemented by Bush or Obama. The answers may surprise you.

    Tags:8-28 rally, bailouts, bankrupting america, Glenn Beck, Government Spending, healthcare, stimulus spending

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    The truth about our jobs crisis October 12, 2010 How the American public views its government August 24, 2010

    How the American public views its government

    August 24, 2010

    How do we tell Washington how we feel? We show them. We sifted through the top public opinion polls, compiled the results most representative of the nation, prettied them up, and set them to compelling music.

    Tags:bankrupting america, Congress, Government Spending, new video, polling, polls, Public Pulse, video

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    BUSH or OBAMA: Can 8-28 DC rally-goers match spending facts with the right president? August 28, 2010 Can you tell which of these government spending projects are real or fake? August 12, 2010

    Can you tell which of these government spending projects are real or fake?

    August 12, 2010

    They're all questionable government spending projects in a time when our economy is struggling and people can't get jobs ... or, maybe we just made them up.

    Tags:bankrupting america, Government Overspending, Government Spending, government waste, new video, Real or Fake, rebel economist, stimulus, stimulus spending, video, wasteful spending

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    How the American public views its government August 24, 2010 VIDEO: How to create one million jobs July 1, 2010

    VIDEO: How to create one million jobs

    July 1, 2010

    We know of a way to help halt the growth of debt AND create jobs. Just follow the 5 easy steps outlined in the video.

    Tags:BLS, bureau of labor statistics, debt, deficit, Government Spending, How to create one million jobs, jobs, unemployment, video, VIDEO: How to create one million jobs

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    Can you tell which of these government spending projects are real or fake? August 12, 2010 Instead of budgeting, Congress is ... May 27, 2010

    Instead of budgeting, Congress is ...

    May 27, 2010

    Tags:bankrupting america, budget, federal budget, Government Spending, new video, video, wasteful spending

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    VIDEO: How to create one million jobs July 1, 2010 The Greecing of America, Simplified May 21, 2010
  • The Greecing of America, Simplified

    May 21, 2010

    Tags:bankrupting america, budget deficit, debt-to-GDP, deficit, Government Overspending, Government Spending, Greece, spending to GDP, The Greecing of America Simplified

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    Instead of budgeting, Congress is ... May 27, 2010 Is Washington Bankrupting America? April 20, 2010

    Is Washington Bankrupting America?

    April 20, 2010

    Tags:budget crisis, Congress, debt, earmarks, economics, economy, entitlements, fiscal, Government Spending, inflation, motion graphics video, politics, reform, social security, spending, taxes

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    The Greecing of America, Simplified May 21, 2010
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