41.   Direct shipment, they assert, hurts businesses in the traditional distribution system and robs states of taxes.

42.   Domenici contended that the Democratic bill hurt some businesses, making it more difficult for them to keep minimum wage earners employed.

43.   Even many people who supported the strike acknowledged that they were unhappy with how it was hurting their business.

44.   Even so, the clout of New York and Merrill could hurt their business, they said.

45.   Falling consumer spending hurts small businesses, which tend to be financed primarily by domestic bank loans.

46.   Fallen trees, minor flooding and ripped awnings also hurt businesses.

47.   Gibbons said the warning signs are certain to hurt business during what has already been a very slow season because of frequent rain.

48.   Gov. Gray Davis has twice vetoed similar measures, saying they would hurt businesses.

49.   However, the stronger dollar is making U.S. exports more expensive overseas, and that could hurt American businesses.

50.   In addition to fantasy players, the strike has hurt businesses that supply leagues with statistics.