Economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The economy and uncertain political climate are making small business owners less optimistic, and hesitant to expand.

The National Federation of Independent Business says its index of small business owners' sentiment fell 3 points in June to 91

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NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is climbing as Norway's North Sea crude production prepares to shut down.

Norway's oil industry, which produces more than 3.8 million barrels of oil and natural gas per day, says platforms will switch off by 8 p

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POLAND, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama says private sector job growth is a "step in the right direction," but the economy must grow faster following a modest monthly job report.

Obama spoke on the second day of a bus tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania as the government reported that only 80,000 jobs were created in June

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NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is falling on more signs of trouble for the economy.

U.S. employers added just 80,000 jobs in June — a disappointing number that shows the economy is still struggling three years after the recession ended

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MAUMEE, Ohio (AP) — President Barack Obama has told an Ohio campaign crowd that he's betting they won't lose heart or interest in the November election despite political stalemates. He says the outcome will determine the nation's economic future for the next 10 to 20 years

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead says he's upset with last week's vote in Congress cutting federal Abandoned Mine Land payments to the state.
Both houses of Congress voted last week to limit all states to $15 million a year of AML funding

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Casper’s airport saw an increased number of travelers last month, when compared to the same time last year. According to officials at Natrona County International Airport, the number of passengers flying out of Casper grew by more than 3

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NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is falling as Spain's banking crisis adds to concerns about the weak European economy.

Benchmark U.S. crude on Monday fell by $1.26 to $78.50 per barrel in New York

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The governor is urging federal regulators to give states more say in regulations regarding drilling operations

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NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil has dipped below $80 for the first time since October.

Benchmark U.S. crude, which has been tumbling since May, hit a low of $79.82 per barrel in morning trading

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