Features By Sarah McCammon
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Campaigns don't help small businesses in swing states
You might think all that political activity in places like Iowa, Ohio and Florida would be great news for the local economy. But campaign spending isn't trickling down to the local level.
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Farmers may plant corn, soybeans a few weeks early
Some farmers in the Midwest are planting crops earlier than usual because of hot weather. But there's a risk of losing it all if a spring freeze hits.
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Iowa caucus 2012: The economic upside goes beyond restaurant tips
Presidential candidates and their teams spend a lot of money every four years in Iowa, from pizza delivery to TV ads. But the long-term economic benefits are what really matters to the state.
