News roundup: La. rig count down four on the week … Feds take first step toward new offshore lease auctions … Fears about Iraq continue to push up oil prices

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    One weak week: Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. says the number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by six this week to 1,854. In its weekly report, released toda…


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