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On a trade mission
For district states, is it a pot-o-gold or a rainbow of hype at the end of a foreign trade mission?
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Driving a hard bargain
Tighter credit in the district may be adding to the woes of auto dealers.
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Fickle like the wind
Wind farming is booming again in the district, but the industry remains dependent on federal subsidy
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Who needs downtowns, anyway?
Were historic business districts worth saving? City leaders thought so.
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Condemned prosperity
The use of eminent domain for private development may benefit district communities, but it blights the overall economy.
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University tech transfer: Have I got a business idea for you
District universities strive to license technology to industry, but their efforts may not yield the desired results.
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Paying the piper
Somebody has to pony up billions of dollars to upgrade drinking water and sewer systems throughout the district.
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Broadband.gov
A growing number of small cities offer high-speed Internet access, but does local government belong in the telecom business?
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The path not taken
Big pipelines aren't the only solution to the water problems of rural areas.
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Tapping into savings
No-build approaches and alternative technologies can reduce the cost of water upgrades in small towns.