News roundup: Louisiana, US rig counts decline … Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana fall … National General Holdings Corp. to buy Direct General for $165M

    Back down: Louisiana this week lost five active rigs drilling for oil and gas. According to Houston-based Baker Hughes, an oilfield services company, Louisiana lost two rigs each inland on water and o…


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