Senate passes bill to aid small businesses – Columbus Dispatch
who liken it to the 2008 bailout of the financial system. They would aid lending by lowering Small Business Administration loan-program fees and raising limits on loans and loan guarantees. Senate Finance

Senate passes $30 billion small business loan fund – Observer-Reporter
was called because Democrats blocked Republicans from offering unrelated amendments. “There are many good things in this bill, but I believe it could have been better,” said Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa. “

Northrop May Find Shipyard Buyer – Los Angeles Business Journal
Northrop Grumman Corp. may be able to find a buyer for a Louisiana shipyard home to Los Angeles- based Northrop s Avondale yard. Adding the ships sooner than planned may help keep the yard open after Northrop