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United States Needs to Rethink How It Treats International Guests

Gary Shapiro | Posted 10.06.2009 | Business

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We make our trade show a world-class event, but our nation's visa policies work against us in attracting the world to our country.

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Rio and the 2016 Summer Olympics: Reflections on Brazil and the Marvelous City

Chris McGowan | Posted 12.02.2009 | World

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Brazilians would be far better off if its populace refused to tolerate the rogues' gallery that populates its government. But despite its social problems, the Rio Olympics may be the most entertaining Games ever.

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Passing the Torch: Brazil's Olympic Dream

Orlando Silva Jr. | Posted 12.01.2009 | World

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I am proud to note that while Brazil's turn to organize the Olympics has not yet come, it does not mean that we've shied away from competing. But it is one thing to play along, and another to offer the playing field.

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Chicago Favored To Host 2016 Olympics, Rio Close Second

AP | JOHN LEICESTER | Posted 12.01.2009 | Chicago

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COPENHAGEN — In 30 minutes, it will be over. Years of preparations, arm-twisting, sweet-talking and hopes will be rejected or rewarded Friday w...

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2016 Olympic Games: Who Should Host Them? (SLIDESHOW, POLL)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.29.2009 | World

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Everyone from President Obama to the King Of Spain will be in Copenhagen on Friday to push for their city's 2016 Olympic Games bid. Which city do you ...

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Daley Slams Media, Ducks Questions At Final Olympics Rally Before Copenhagen

Chicago Tribune | Dan Mihalopoulos | Posted 11.25.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard Daley today sought one more time to rally the city behind the bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics before heading to Copenhagen for next wee...

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Arne Duncan Joins Growing Chicago Olympics Delegation For Copenhagen

AP | JULIE PACE | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Arne Duncan will travel to Denmark next week to support his hometown of Chicago's Olympic bid. Duncan will joi...

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Obama Will Travel To Copenhagen For Chicago Olympics Bid: Report

Crain's Chicago Business | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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It looks like Barack Obama is heading to Copenhagen to make a personal pitch to the International Olympic Committee....

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2016 Olympics Vote: All Eyes On Obama

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 11.24.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The crowd at President Barack Obama's victory rally stretched from one end of Grant Park to the other, spilling onto nearby sidewalks ...

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Obama Sends Letter To IOC Members: 'Chicago Is Designed To Host Global Celebrations'

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 11.22.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would "welcome the world with...

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Daley 'Getting More Confident' Chicago Will Land 2016 Olympics

Chicago Tribune | Dan P. Blake | Posted 11.21.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard Daley today said he was "getting more confident" that Chicago will be chosen host city for the 2016 Summer Olympics when international o...

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Olympics Insurance Coverage Has Over $2 Billion Hole

Crain's Chicago Business | John Pletz | Posted 11.21.2009 | Chicago

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Mayor Richard M. Daley and Patrick Ryan assure Chicago taxpayers that a safety net of insurance would insulate them from the financial risks of hostin...

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