Governor seeks storm help for businesses
Thu., Jan. 29, 2009
Gov. Chris Gregoire is asking the federal government to declare a statewide “economic injury disaster” for Washington’s businesses due to the heavy snow storms in December.
The move by the federal Small Business Administration would free up low-interest loans for businesses at a time when credit’s already very tight, the governor said.
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