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Economic Development
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri and economic development officials propose a $200M package of loans and loan guarantees to aid small businesses squeezed by the credit crunch. Eight banks sign onto the program, parts of which may begin as soon as Jan. 1. READ MORE

LEAD STORY

Signs of life for R.I. manufacturers

When approximately 500 people apply for 80 jobs at a newly expanding manufacturing plant in Warwick, it’s an obvious sign of high unemployment – 9.3 percent in November, the highest rate in 25 years – but also of hope. READ MORE
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