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12/04/2008

Sen. Whitehouse invites consumer comments
The senator will hold a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding proposed changes to federal bankruptcy law that could help reduce consumers’ credit costs.

11/26/2008

As R.I. deficit rises, House speaker says ‘everything is on the table’
William J. Murphy’s comments come as the state’s budget deficit will be at least $357 million for the fiscal year that will end June 30, and about $486 million for the year that will begin July 1.

11/22/2008

14,000 jobless Rhode Islanders to get extended benefits
The additional payments, through new federal legislation, could start as soon as Dec. 6 for about 14,000 Rhode Islanders.

11/19/2008

Workers, firms are facing higher payroll taxes
Most employees will pay more in temporary disability insurance and companies will pay more into the unemployment insurance fund.

Lower costs prompt utility to seek 13.7% cut in electric rates
The request comes during a year that saw rates soar 21.7 percent.

11/18/2008

Motorists wary at the pump
Rhode Islanders cheer the recent sharp fall in gasoline prices but say they’ll continue to conserve.

Average wait for jobless benefits grows
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training is “currently experiencing delays in processing some unemployment claims filed online” because of “a very high volume of claim submissions.”

Online retailers expected to do better than stores during holidays
Free shipping, free return postage on unwanted items and coupons will be among the perks expected by online shoppers.

11/17/2008

While progress is made on reducing lead in toys, more action is urged
Last year’s toy recalls spurred Congress to tighten regulations, however, experts say parents still need to be vigilant.

Farm fresh for the holidays
Fresh food enthusiasts who want to buy locally grown produce, vegetables and meat for their Thanksgiving dinner can shop at several Farmers Markets this weekend.

11/16/2008

Tax talk comes to Channel 36 tomorrow
Questions about your year-end tax picture?

11/12/2008

R.I. housing prices drop to 5-year low
More than a quarter of the single-family houses sold during the third-quarter were either in foreclosure or sold for less than the amount owed on the mortgage.

11/11/2008

R.I. motorists take notice as gasoline prices fall
CRANSTON — When gasoline prices reached their all-time high of more than $4 a gallon in July, it would have taken about $80 for Diane Greene to fill the tank on her Toyota Sienna minivan.

11/09/2008

Schedule of upcoming Treasury auctions

11/07/2008

National Grid seeks gas-rate cut, but increase in distribution rate
At the same time, the power company has requested an increase in its distribution charges of about 5 percent.

Delta to begin charging $15 fee to check one bag
The carrier is reconfiguring its fees after acquiring Northwest Airlines.

11/04/2008

Average gas price in R.I. drops another 9 percent
With the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gas at $2.32, prices haven’t been this low since February of last year.

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