Economic Conditions stories:
Valero refinery in Delaware City to close permanently
Nov 20th, 2009 - USA Today
DELAWARE CITY, Del. Valero Energy said this morning it plans to permanently close its Delaware City Refinery, eliminating hundreds of high-paying jobs, because of weak economic conditions...
TennCare may have to cut enrollee benefits
Nov 19th, 2009 - The Seattle Times
TennCare officials say they will be forced to cut some enrollee benefits if Gov. Phil Bredesen asks them to make a 9 percent reduction in spending. Bredesen heard from state departments during budget hearings that continued on Wednesday.
Aetna says cutting roughly 1250 jobs
Nov 18th, 2009 - Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aetna Inc (AET.N) on Wednesday said it expects to eliminate roughly 1,250 jobs by the end of March 2010, reflecting weak economic conditions and the potential impact of health care reform. The third-largest U.S...
Bredesen says dealing with bleak budget outlook presents his 'most difficult time as governor'
Nov 16th, 2009 - ChicagoTribune
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Phil Bredesen kicked off budget hearings Monday for a state spending plan that the Democrat said he anticipates will be the toughest to assemble since he came into office in 2003.
Maine revenues keep falling short of projections
Nov 13th, 2009 - Boston
AUGUSTA - Maine revenues continue to fall far short of projections, with the shortfall now estimated at $300 million to $400 million for the state's current two-year budget. October revenues came in nearly $27 million below projections...



