Economy blamed for few takers of N. Idaho loans - Columbian

Officials in the northern Idaho city of Lewiston say the bad economy is to blame for low- to moderate-income residents not taking advantage of low-interest loans intended to help them refurbish their homes. Lewiston City Planner John Murray said ..., more 
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