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Monday news analysis: Gov. Bobby Jindal preps for another federal bailout

Monday news analysis: Gov. Bobby Jindal preps for another federal bailout

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana could get another round of multimillion dollar budget relief from Washington, and even as Gov. Bobby Jindal complains about federal spending, he’s outlined plans for using the extra aid if it comes.

Federal budget deficit rises to $39.4-billion

Federal budget deficit rises to $39.4-billion

Canada’s deficit for the fiscal year has reached $39.4 billion, government figures say, highlighting a difficult position for Finance Minister Jim Flaherty as he prepares the March 4 budget.

Federal Judge Denies to Dismiss Massey Energy Lawsuit Against Protesters

Federal Judge Denies to Dismiss Massey Energy Lawsuit Against Protesters

A federal judge has declined a request to dismiss Massey Energy’s lawsuit targeting anti-mining activists.

Federal deficit hits $36 billion eight months into fiscal year

Federal deficit hits $36 billion eight months into fiscal year

Ottawa’s budgetary deficit ballooned to more than $36 billion two-thirds of the way into the fiscal year as the recession and its aftermath took a heavy toll on spending and revenue, the federal Finance Department said Friday.

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