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BP Oil Spill Could Lower Gulf Coast Home Prices By $56,000

The decline in property values could total $3 billion over five years, Bloomberg reported, citing real estate data company CoreLogic. The BP oil spill could wipe out the premium that buyers normally pay to be near the ocean.

Gulf Coast Tourism Spots Ask BP for $55 Million Grant

A consortium of 11 Gulf Coast tourist destinations in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida has requested a grant from BP to fund a marketing campaign aimed at luring vacationers back. While the group hopes to entice tourists to the region, it will also need to be honest about the current state of the area's beaches.

Several states plan to delay payments of tax refunds

High crimes: Military towns are among the country's most dangerous

American condom-makers layoff workers as production heads overseas

Stimulate US: Pharmacist stimulates the local economy with $2 bills

Calling all Jews! Small southern town wants you!