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This week on America’s Business…The Employee Free Choice Act has been stopped for now, and this week on “America’s Business” we get a debriefing from two of the leaders who helped block the card-check bill, saving the secret ballot in the workplace: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT). The Doha Round suffered a major setback this month in Germany, and joining host Mike Hambrick to explain the reasons — and reasons for continued hope — is Sean M. Spicer, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative. Our series on Women in Manufacturing features Ann Brown, co-owner of New Vista Image, a Golden, Colo., firm that specializes in design and large-scale digital printing. (NBA All-Star banners!) If the sky lights up on the Fourth of July, there’s a good chance the Zambelli family deserves the credit. Mike talks to George Zambelli of Zambelli Fireworks Internationale, who tells us everything that goes into making an explosive (but safe) celebration. A year ago, Australia eliminated its national debt. Is Australia’s achievement a model for the United States? Explaining debt down-under is Steve Morling, the economics counselor at the Australian embassy in Washington, D.C. In our regular segments, Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership declares this week’s tort-reform winners and losers; the NAM’s Hank Cox recalls “The Way it Was”; and NAM President John Engler closes with “The Last Word,” warning that Big Labor will continue pushing the Employee Free Choice Act.

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Actress and comedienne Julia Sweeney (God Said Ha!) discusses the discovery that dwarfed Pluto with CalTech astronomer Michael E. Brown.

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This week on America’s Business… With a vote looming Tuesday on the Employee Free Choice Act – a bill that would destroy the secret ballot in the workplace – “America’s Business” hears from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who has led the fight against organized labor’s No. 1 legislative priority.NAM has helped found the new Coalition against Counterfeiting and Piracy, fighting the fake products that cheat consumers and endanger people’s health. To delve deeper into this threat, host Mike Hambrick talks to Clark Silcox of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Jim Schneider of Schneider Electric. On hand for the NAM perspective is Marc Anthony Signorino, director of technology policy.Project management helps manufacturers accomplish big things, but sometimes the challenges are great – especially for large corporations. Covering the topic is Chuck Stakston, business process manager for 3M, and Dave Edson of Visibility.biz, who brought Microsoft’s many tools to bear. Manufacturers of ag machinery are doing great, global business these days, and companies like Case New Holland are making their case for pro-trade policies up on Capitol Hill. Here to talk about the recent “fly-in” of 15 plant managers is Linda Knoll, executive vice president of worldwide agriculture manufacturing. Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership joins us for the never-ending battle for tort reform, and the NAM’s Hank Cox recalls “The Way It Was.” NAM President John Engler closes with “The Last Word,” demonstrating the benefits of free trade.

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As Dartmouth celebrates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of its Second College Grant in northern New Hampshire, Professor of History Emeritus Jere Daniell ‘55 discusses his new history of the Grant, co-written with Jack Noon ‘68.

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This Week on America’s Business… Energy and the environment headline this week’s “America’s Business,” as host Mike Hambrick talks to the top Cabinet officials in charge. Energy Secretary Sam Bodman highlights a new DOE-NAM partnership to promote energy efficiency in the manufacturing sector. EPA Administrator Steve Johnson updates us on the environmental discussions held at the recent G-8 meeting in Germany as well as the Administration’s new policy approach toward climate change. Flags flew proudly on Thursday, and to mark Flag Day we’ll hear from Carter Beard of Annin and Company, the world’s oldest and largest flag manufacturer. Happy 160th anniversary, Annin! Ever wondered about the best place to live in the United States? David Savageau, editor of the “25th Anniversary Edition of Places Rated Almanac” stops by to suggest a few possibilities for that exalted location, judged by a wide range of factors. And the top city in the 2007 rankings just happens to be a center of U.S. manufacturing. We conclude our visits with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, hearing from this potential presidential candidate on homeland security issues. Renee Giachino of the American Justice Partnership tells us who is “Legally Insane” this week, and the NAM’s Hank Cox recalls “The Way it Was.” NAM President John Engler concludes the program with his “The Last Word” commentary.

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