Louisiana residents and oil industry officials say the six-month moratorium will idle not only rig crews, but also thousands of workers at companies providing services for the rigs -- from caterers to heavy mud vendors.
The loss of income could ripple through the regional economy and the national economy.
industry officialsWith Drilling Stopped, La. Workers Fear Job LossesNPR Programs: Morning Edition Sun, 06/06/2010 - 10:01pm
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