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Economic Slowdown in Mid America

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Figures have dropped for a fifth straight month in a survey of supply managers in nine Midwest and Plains states, including Oklahoma.

A report issued Monday says the overall Mid-American Business Conditions Index dropped to 39.6 in December from 40.7 in November, providing continuing evidence of a regional economic slowdown.

Economist Ernie Goss again blames manufacturing losses linked to the strong dollar and economic weakness among trading partners.