Analysis: Shale energy boom dangles prospect of leap in economic growth
1 of 9. Eastman Chemical plasticizer operations manager Jonathan Made looks over tanks of raw materials during a tour of the chemical plant in Texas City, Texas May 18, 2012.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - America's reliance on fuel imports has sucked vigor from its economy for decades. Now an oil and natural gas boom holds out the prospect for a new era of stronger U.S. economic growth.
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Jason Lange
WASHINGTON
Thu May 24, 2012 11:30am EDT
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