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What are the chances of a health care reform bill being passed in 2009? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to report that Kiplinger thinks there will be a bill in 2009, but doesn't know about the key elements, such as the public option, tax increases, etc. Kiplinger also predicts lower oil prices, plus other marketplace issues.

Thinking about giving up? Remember, you may be only three feet away from gold, as Greg Reid explains to Jim Blasingame in this conversation about entrepreneurship, perseverance and having a healthy appreciation for the power of failure.

Are you on a quest to be somebody? Are you seeking meaning in your life? Jennifer Read Hawthorne joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to look for meaning and self-fulfillment in the right way and in the right places.

How can you prevent desperation from causing bad decisions? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to avoid the bad decisions that can result from feeling desperate and afraid, including tips and best practices.

What would happen if small businesses became as politically organized as other interest groups, like unions and major industries? Jim Blasingame offers some insight into how the world would be a better place if political leaders were required to pay more attention to the policies that benefit small business.

What does the future hold for small business success? Tom Asacker and Jim Blasingame talk about how opportunties are going to look different in the future for small businesses, including specific examples.

Legendary investment advisor, Howard Ruff, joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current health care debate and the dangers that we face if the government takes over the U.S. health care system. They also talk about the dangers of oil changing from the U.S. dollar as a unit of value to another currency or commodity.

Why do sales people lie to customers? Why do customers lie to sales people? Can you find ROI in honesty? Steven Gaffney joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the return on an investment of being honest with customers.

Reporting on the Administaff Small Business Classic, Jay Mincks talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the details of this Champions Tours golf tournament, including how much money this event has raised for over 30 local charities in the Houston area.

This is a special economic report from a unique small business CEO, Paul Sarvadi, who joins Jim Blasigname to talk about his thoughts on the recovery, the future of business and the threats from government policy on the recovery.