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Energy states recovery lag

A new Federal Reserve study throws cold water on the theory that energy-producing states recover from recessions first.

Obama's proposed budget includes federal forest restoration funding. That news jumpstarts two meetings in Lincoln and Missoula today.

Iraq and Afghanistan war vets are rolling through New Mexico this week to advocate for renewable energy as foreign policy.

Red spring wheat prices would plummet in foreign markets if genetically modified grain is placed on the commodity market.

President Barack Obama renewed a campaign pledge Wednesday to repeal the controversial military policy that forces gay servicemembers out.

The Center for Rural Affairs says the pundits have it all wrong on the recent Massachusetts special election as health care referendum.

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