Credit unions target check-cashing crowd
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Credit Unions, in order to expand their business, are reaching out to people who rely on check-cashing outlets to liquidate their paychecks. Credit Unions are trying to draw these customers towards them by convincing them that they will have to pay less for cashing checks and other basic financial services at a credit union.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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Pa. waste-coal plant called sign of new era
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Reliant Energy Inc. of Houston plans a waste-coal power plant that is expected to burn 3.5 million tons of waste coal a year. Electric utilities view the waste coal plant as an important development in ensuring a steady supply of electricity, since it provides an option to coal, natural gas, and nuclear power.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2004
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Milk prices are too low, dairy farmers say
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Legislation is proposed which would increase the minimum price Northeast dairy farmers could charge for milk.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2001
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