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Small Business Jobs Bill: No 'Itty Bitty' Thing

I was surprised to hear Minority Leader Mitch McConnell say he believes the Small Business Jobs Act currently before the Senate is “a little itty-bitty small business bill that no one thinks will have much of an impact on the economy.” In fact, I would encourage him to go on the road with me to places like Saratoga Springs, where I was just yesterday meeting with several small business owners ...

Small SC teams open with big opponents and paydays

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It's time for several of South Carolina's small colleges to make some money for their athletic programs. Four of the state's Football Championship Subdivision teams are playing bigger schools in their opening games of the season and getting healthy paydays for their visits.

Cape Cod greets Earl with plywood and grumbling

Residents and business owners in the beach communities of Cape Cod and nearby islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard hung plywood over their shop windows on Friday and rued the arrival of Hurricane Earl, which appeared set to spoil their holiday weekend.

Cargo ship embarks on historic Arctic passage

The MV Nordic Barents is lugging 40,000 tonnes of iron ore from Norway to China on an Arctic Ocean shortcut through melting ice -- and making a little history in the process.

Woman finds diamond ring at NH recycling center

Police in Merrimack, N.H., say a woman who picked up a glass-contained scented candle at a recycling center found a diamond ring inside valued at $5,500. Diamond - Recycling - Business - Environment - Waste Management