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Spring 2005

McMurphy's Grill—It's Successful As a Social Program, It Struggles As a Business

Each weekday around noon, customers come to McMurphy's Grill in downtown St. Louis to enjoy lunch-a bowl of Irish stew, a corned beef sandwich or other flavorful dishes. Waiters and waitresses hustle to get the crowd fed and back to work in a reasonable amount of time. From all appearances, McMurphy's is a typical cozy eatery.

Entrepreneurs Thrive in America—Federal, State Policies Make a Difference for Those Facing Risk

To Market, To Market...Or Not? Communities Need to Think Through Issues Surrounding Public Markets

Free Credit Reports Available in Midwest

Wal-Mart Exec Tapped for Fed Advisory Council

Fed Seeks Comments on CRA Revisions