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8th person pleads in $30M NASA contract fraud

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:14 -0400

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - An eighth person pleaded guilty Thursday to his role in a $30 million fraud and bribery scheme that duped NASA into awarding contracts to companies that falsely claimed eligibility for preferences granted to minority-owned businesses.

Mo. counties to receive aid after April storms

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:05 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Gov. Jay Nixon says federal help is being offered to residents and businesses in several eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April.

SBA starting new lending program for veterans

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:07:07 -0400

NEW YORK - The Small Business Administration says it has lined up pledges from more than 120 banks to increase lending to veterans.

Orgs with storm damage eligible for SBA loans

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:23:05 -0400

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota - The Small Business Administration says low-interest federal disaster loans are available to certain private, nonprofit organizations in South Dakota because of an April winter snowstorm.

Loans available after storm in 5 counties in April

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:52:19 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Gov. Bill Haslam says the U.S. Small Business Administration has granted his disaster declaration request for five counties after last month's severe storms and flash flooding.

CRDA keeps no record of unsuccessful proposals

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:04:35 -0400

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey - The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved almost $157 million in Atlantic City projects over the past three years. They range from widening streets and renovating piers to building parks and major casino additions.

SBA offers disaster loans to Noxubee Co.

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:16:55 -0400

MACON, Mississippi - The Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to residents and business owners in Noxubee County affected by a tornado that severely damaged parts of Shuqualak on April 12.