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General Electric (NYSE:GE) announced plans on Wednesday to invest $110 million to build a new global research center in Oklahoma focused on the oil and gas industry in a move expected to create 125 high-tech engineering jobs.The new positions will range from mechanical and electrical to systems and software engineering, GE said at a press conference held at the state's capitol in Oklahoma City earlier on Wednesday.The launch comes as shale production ramps up in the U.S., boosting the nation's natural gas reserves. GE said the Global Research Center will initially focus on technologies that enable safe, efficient and reliable production, delivery and use of conventional oil and gas. Oil and gas was GE's fastest-growing business last year, with revenues surpassing $15 billion and new orders growing 16% in 2012."The launch of the new Center comes as the availability of unconventional resources, such as shale gas, is changing the global energy landscape and has the potential to create job...
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Oka.), on efforts to reform pensions to reduce the state’s government spending.
A $1.5 trillion deficit and a $14 trillion debt—that to me would be enough of a red flag to get our government to stop spending.But no—those on the Hill and in the W...
Oklahoma Governor -Elect Mary Fallin discusses how government action is affecting economic recovery in her state.
Newly-elected Republican governors were already planning to blunt key parts of the US health care overhaul and join lawsuits against it, suggesting states could trum...
With a few weeks remaining before the onset of "fiscal cliff," a bipartisan delegation of governors is set to meet Tuesday with President Barack Obama and congressio...
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Okla.), on criticism of Romney’s comments and their impact on the election.
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Okla.), on what to expect from Romney’s Convention speech and the challenges for the rest of the Presidential campaign.
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Okla.), on the key issues impacting voters.
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Okla.), on efforts to cut income taxes in the state.
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Okla.), discusses the president’s plan to boost job creation.
Gov . Mary Fallin , (R-Okla.), argues the government should focus on securing the borders rather than offering amnesty to illegal immigrants.
