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By Bill Bishop
Coal stocks dropped while land-holding companies rose. Rural companies reacted to the world financial turmoil, but still lead Dow, S&P 500.
Rural voters in swing states give Republican John McCain a ten-point lead over Barack Obama. Half say selection of Gov. Palin increased the likelihood they'll vote Republican.
Commodity prices go down, which means that coal stocks plunge and meat packers go up. Retail outlets stage a two month rally, but consumer spending dropped in August. The rural economy is one mixed up place.Growth and Development | Politics and Government
09/09/2008
Every expert in economic development tells rural communities to act regionally. But how? Club 20 has a 55-year track record of cooperation on Colorado's Western Slope.
Rural Oregonians were feeling tramped on, abused and ignored. But instead of just complaining, they decided to get together.
Higher prices for food, coal, oil and gas may be trouble for consumers, but a rise in commodity prices has propelled the stocks of companies that do business in rural America.
By supporting issues that may be popular in parts of rural America, could Democrats turn off voters in the cities? Here's a theory from Nevada.
Can Barack Obama win rural American voters? That's the question Democrats face at their convention in Denver.
What does it take for a rural place to be economically vibrant? Bowling centers help. Federal grants don't.
Wind energy was safe, renewable and non-polluting. Or so you thought. But did you hear about the health problems, the corruption and the community discord?
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