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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
November 1, 2006: A Nobel effort to help the poor
Strength of microcredit has Seattle roots
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Los Angeles Times
October 14, 2006: Peace Prize Winner Sees Every Cent as a Seed
Microcredit Pioneer Muhammad Yunus wins Nobel Peace Prize
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The Seattle Times
October 14, 2006: Bangladesh's "Banker to Poor" wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Seattle Times edit of Los Angeles Times article
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The Seattle Times
October 14, 2006: Microlending a big deal in Northwest
Organizations in the Puget Sound area working to expand microlending's power
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Puget Sound Business Journal
October 13, 2006: Very small loan, very large results
Publisher recaps Business of Hope Luncheon
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
October 10, 2006: Seattle becoming hub of microfinance movement
The loan amounts are small, but the results are huge
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
August 2, 2006: Seattle reaching out with loans
Gates Foundation puts new energy in microfinancing
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The Seattle Times
August 2, 2006: Seattle may shape "Microfinance 2.0"
With its technology wealth and spirit of social activism, Seattle is a focal point for global microfinance initiatives such as Global Partnerships
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The Seattle Times
August 2, 2006: Microloans: giving the poor a chance
Editorial columnist Lynne Varner explores the widespread potential of microfinance, citing the leadership of Global Partnerships
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KING-5 Seattle News
August 1, 2006: Seattlelites join the global war against poverty
An informal brown bag lunch in Seattle has reached across the globe to the world's poorest people
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Los Angeles Times
July 28, 2006: Tiny Loans Seen as Big Way to Invest in Developing Nations' Poor
Microcredit programs offer borrowers as little as $30 and are credited with improving lives
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United Press International
June 20, 2006: Analysis: Big business tackles poverty
"The worldwide crusade against poverty has a robust new ally - big business"
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer
June 16, 2006: Big, helpful ideas from a small town
"Here's a big idea that a group of Seattle folks have launched onto the international stage: It's time to end extreme poverty on the planet"
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Associated Press
June 15, 2006: Bush: 'Tough sledding' for poverty talks
President Bush encourages finalizing a deal that increases trade opportunities
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