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Tornado influx hurts communities in South, Midwest
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Mar 6, 2012
They're mourning loved ones and assessing damage across the Midwest and South this week, in the aftermath of as many as 80 tornadoes, that left 40 people dead.
Mild winter helps some businesses, hurts others
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Mar 2, 2012
For some businesses that shut down during the winter, the mild weather this winter has been an economic shot in the arm. For others, not so much.
Economy changes like the weather
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Mar 1, 2012
But is the mild winter cooking the books?
Budget surplus, weather important to Michigan economy
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Feb 22, 2012
The state of Michigan actually has a budget surplus on its hands, in large part due to big cutbacks put in place by the governor.
Warm winter creating heating fuel glut
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Jan 30, 2012
Forecasters say the unusually mild winter so far over the East and Midwest could reduce heating costs 20 percent. Good news for those who pay the heating bills. Maybe not so good for those who sell the fuel.
When a drought is not a drought
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Jan 16, 2012
Rain may come (or not). It's all a question of what you do next.
Minimal snow in Midwest means big savings, headaches
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Jan 4, 2012
A mild winter means cash-strapped governments save money. But lack of snow can be costly for others.
Iowa caucuses could be impacted by weather
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Jan 27, 2012
Poor weather on election day can mean fewer voters at the polls, and bigger expenses for the candidates.
2011: The year of living extreme
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Dec 26, 2011
This year will go down as the year with the most extreme, most devastating weather, ever.






