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African-American firms see share of city contract dip slightly

Posted by John Byrne at 7:10 p.m. Black-owned firms have seen their share of contracts awarded by the city fall slightly this year, officials said today. Full Article at Chicago Tribune

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  2. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Ed Smith (C), father of freed sailor Olly Smith, stands with the families of Oliver Young and Luke Porter as he talks to reporters outside the Foreign Office on December 2, 2009 in London.
  3. SARASOTA, FL - OCTOBER 30: Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) shakes hands during a campaign rally at Ed Smith Stadium October 30, 2008 in Sarasota, Florida. With less than a week to go before Election Day, Sen. Obama continues to campaign in battleground states.
  4. SARASOTA, FL - MARCH 06: Outfielder Johnny Damon #18 of the New York Yankees walks in the dugout during a Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 6, 2008 at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
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  7. TRIM, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 22: John Byrne of Royal Tara in action during the Gulf Air International Pro-Captain Challenge Irish Regional Qualifier at Knightsbrook Golf Club on September, 22, 2009 in Trim, Ireland.

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