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Research Predicts Economic Impact Of Horizontal Fracturing

Ohio’s oil and gas industry says it’s on the verge of producing thousands of new jobs for the Buckeye State. The industry is citing a new study that tries to predict the economic impact, if the drillers are allowed to go after fuel deposits with that newly-refined drilling method called horizontal fracturing. Environmental groups, though, are advising caution. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.