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Louisiana Passes Legislation Aimed at Significant Tort Reform
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Louisiana lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at helping the state’s truckers fight off excessive jury verdicts in court.
House Clears Extension of Small Business Loan Program to August
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The House gave final last-minute congressional approval July 1 to extending the popular Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses until Aug. 8, hours after the deadline for applications lapsed with more than $130 billion still available.
YRC Worldwide Receives $700 Million Federal Loan Package
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Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide Inc. received a $700 million federal loan in exchange for a nearly 30% share of the company.
CBO Trims GDP Forecast for 2020, Lifts 2021 Projection
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The U.S. economy will see a slightly deeper contraction this year but a bigger rebound in 2021 than previously forecast, according to updated estimates from the Congressional Budget Office.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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