{"id":2789,"date":"2011-03-18T12:36:44","date_gmt":"2011-03-18T12:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=2789"},"modified":"2011-03-18T12:36:44","modified_gmt":"2011-03-18T12:36:44","slug":"one_reason_of_many_to_develop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rightwinggranny.com\/?p=2789","title":{"rendered":"One Reason (Of Many) To Develop Our Own Energy Sources"},"content":{"rendered":"

USA Today<\/a> posted an article about the economic boom that is currently going on in North Dakota.  Yes, I did say North Dakota.  Fargo has grown rapidly, reaching a population of 105,549.  <\/p>\n

The article reports:<\/p>\n

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“North Dakota is one of the nation’s least diverse states. Hispanic, black and Asian residents each make up 2% or less of its population. American Indians are the largest minority group, equal to 5.4% of the population.<\/em><\/p>\n

“The superstar of North Dakota is its economy. The state’s unemployment rate hasn’t touched 5% since 1987. The state’s per capita income rose over the decade from 38th in the nation to 17th, the biggest advance of any state.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What is the secret of this prosperity?  The article explains:<\/p>\n

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“North Dakota is enjoying an oil boom in the western part of the state, drawing workers from across the country. Williston, in oil country, grew 17.6% to 14,716. The oil windfall has created a $1 billion state budget surplus.<\/em><\/p>\n

“Agriculture — 90% of the state’s area is used for farms and ranches — is productive and profitable, making the state a top exporter of wheat and other crops. Federal agriculture subsidies add nearly $1 billion a year.<\/em><\/p>\n

“North Dakota is one of the few states to add manufacturing jobs over the decade. Bobcat, maker of farm and construction equipment, is headquartered in the state.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Developing America’s energy sources creates jobs, income and economic growth.  How can we get Washington to follow the example of North Dakota?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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