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Bank of the West U.S. Outlook Report for October 31, 2014

US Outlook Report: The Glass Half-Full Economy Coming on the heels of an October FOMC statement that emphasized the glass half-full view of the labor market recovery over the past year, the advance estimate of U.S. GDP for the third quarter provided a similar view of recent U.S. economic growth.  Consumer confidence is soaring, despite […]

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Energy News for October 31, 2014

Oil & Gas Journal: API: Consumers saved up to $248B in 2013 thanks to fracking, horizontal drilling Bloomberg Businessweek: U.S. shale boom transforming global oil flow amid Middle East conflict Bloomberg Businessweek: EIA: Crude exports’ impact on gas prices would depend on global oil prices

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  • onOctober 31, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for October 31, 2014

Associcated Press: California eyes $500 billion in water spending Reuters: Californians will pay more for water, must still conserve: officials Los Angeles Times: 200 drought maps reveal just how thirsty California has become KCRA Sacramento: Sacramento region cuts water consumption by nearly 20% NBC Bay Area: Proposition 1 Aims to Revitalize California Water System Cattle Network: Drought wars: Calif. drought vs. […]

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News and Notes from Navy League National President – October 2014

News and Notes from National President James H. Offutt   October 2014   In this issue: ■ Board of Directors Program Updates ■ A Call for Feel-Good News ■ Website Redesign ■ Navy Day – Oct. 27 ■ Member Change of Address ■ Marketing Materials ■ Advertising Opportunity ■ Best Practices – Sharing our Successes […]

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  • onOctober 30, 2014
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Authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation & Reuse Projects WaterSMART Funding Opportunity Now Available

Commissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact:  Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615 For Immediate Release:  Oct. 30, 2014 Authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects WaterSMART Funding Opportunity Now Available Washington, D.C. – The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking applications from congressionally authorized sponsors of Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects for cost-shared funding to plan, […]

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  • onOctober 30, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for October 30, 2014

KQED Science: Why California’s Largest Estuary No Longer Works for Wildlife Mother Jones: These Maps of California’s Water Shortage Are Terrifying Sierra Sun Times: California Nut Yields May Be Reduced By Drought Central Valley Business Times: Report reveals dramatic changes to Delta ecosystem 89.3 KPCC: ‘Pervasive’ amounts of radioactive material found in LA, Long Beach harbors

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Energy News for October 30, 2014

Platts: EPA draft emissions rules compliance would be impractical, API says Oil & Gas Journal: U.S. oil, gas M&A hit decade-high levels in Q3, report finds Bloomberg Businessweek: EIA: U.S. crude output hit highest level in 3 decades last week The Hill: Report: Increased LNG exports would drive U.S. economic growth, gas price hikes Fuel Fix: BLM releases assessment on […]

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