The Houston Chronicle is reporting: "A nationwide boom in natural gas production is set to fuel nearly 900,000 jobs and add roughly $1,000 to annual household budgets by 2015, according to a new industry study released Tuesday." From the President and CEO of ANGA (America's Natural Gas Alliance), which commissioned the study: "At a time when our nation's economy is still suffering from a downturn and jobs are top-of-mind for many Americans, the impact of shale gas on employment is invaluable. Last year, shale plays supported 600,000 jobs, and by 2035, the study projects that shale gas will support more than 1.6 million jobs."
For a copy of the study (including video statements by local business owners), see here.