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Senator Lincoln defends agricultural disaster aidMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:19AMLITTLE ROCK — A recent spate of editorials in the national press knocking U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s efforts to secure $1.5 billion in disaster aid for farmers shows how the East Coast media misunderstands the importance of agriculture, Lincoln said Monday.

Fed urged to investigate spike in business credit cardsMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:15AMU.S. Sen. Charles Schumer has called on the Federal Reserve to step in to help individuals avoid opening corporate credit cards that come with fewer protections than cards meant for consumers.

How to show lenders you're a good riskMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:15AMQ. I am an honest person, but poor. My concern is: I need transportation. I've financed two new cars, paying off both fully. I've also repaid about $30,000 in student loans. The issue is that the most recent of these positive debt elements -- the large student loan paid in 1998, I think -- is ancient history. I've not needed or used credit in more than 10 years. Surely, there is record of these ...

Stay focused on money management in Sept.Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:14AMSeptember brings about the annual back-to-school and off-to-college rituals for many families. Of course that translates directly to the wallet -- think lunch money, SAT test fees and other costs.

Romania May Get 360 Million-Euro Loan Payment From World Bank by End-Oct.Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:13AMRomania may receive a 360 million- euro ($464 million) payment from the World Bank as part of its international bailout loan by the end of October, the bank’s country manager, Francois Rantrua said.