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Storm economic hit not as bad as feared

The weekend blizzard along the East Coast could have a relatively small economic impact – up to $850 million, experts estimate – because the storm hit on a weekend and there weren’t any major power outages. That meant there was little lost productivity in government and business. Restaurants, theaters, other entertainment venues and some retailers took the brunt of the hit, but overall, the impact might be a wash.

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