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Economy
In Another Recession, It Could Be Tough For Washington To Boost The Economy
Whether it's lowering interest rates or stimulus spending, many of the tools the federal government uses to fight a downturn are already stretched.
If A Recession Hits, Washington Would Have Few Options To Fight It
There are fears that the U.S. economy could face tough times ahead. But many of the typical tools Washington would use to boost the economy have been deployed during the last few years of growth.
When Tariffs Hit Home
How the trade war with China is playing out on one peanut farm in Georgia.
Permit Delays Raise Concerns For Atlantic Coast Pipeline Owners
Legal delays on key environmental permits for the $7 billion Atlantic Coast Pipeline are starting to hit home for the pipeline's owners - and raise concerns among investors.
Davie County Announces $50 Million Industrial Complex
Davie County officials have announced a new building project to try to lure new businesses and jobs to the area that includes nearly one million square feet of industrial space.
During Shutdown, Farmers And Others Lack Critical USDA Reports
The Department of Agriculture publishes the price, sales and inventory of the country's many agricultural products. Because of the partial government shutdown some of those reports aren't happening.
Mobile Home Owners Are Upset About Rising Costs To Rent Land
Roughly 20 million Americans live in mobile homes, once billed as low-cost living. But mobile home parks have become a target investment for real estate companies who are jacking up fees.
Shooting Bambi To Save Mother Nature
The number of hunters in the U.S. is falling, which is bad news for wildlife conservation.
Electric Truck Startup Steps In Where Other Automakers Left Off
Rivian plans to make battery-powered trucks and SUVs in a former auto plant in central Illinois. But it will face some challenges as Americans have been slow to adopt electric vehicles.