Post Tagged with: "Louisiana economy"

October 8, 2010 05:38

Slowdown in Shallow-Water Drilling Could Cost $4.3 Billion for Gulf Economy

The reduced number of shallow-water oil drilling permits issued by the government could place as many as 40,000 jobs at risk and cost the region $4.3 billion in lost wages and revenues.

October 1, 2010 06:18

Landrieu battles White House for killing drilling jobs

Landrieu blamed the administration’s drilling ban — put in place as administration officials review new federal drilling standards in the wake of the Gulf of Mexico spill — for economically hurting the region more than the spill itself.