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From Forbes: Jesse Bogan, 10.06.09, 05:00 PM EDT Some battered producers are turning optimistic, but a government forecast suggests little near-term upside. HOUSTON — A bump in natural gas prices and lower operating costs are causing some independent exploration and production companies to talk about picking up drilling activity. However, a report from the U.S. […]