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Western lawmakers push for more long-distance flights from Reagan National (Jul-6, 23:00 EDT )-- A handful of federal lawmakers are seeking to vastly expand the number of long-distance flights at Reagan National Airport, easing long-time restrictions designed to protect neighboring communities from noise and air pollution. Ronald Reagan...
Proposed increase in stamp prices faces opposition from new group (Jul-6, 23:00 EDT )-- The price of a first-class postage stamp could jump to 46 cents early next year if a Postal Service proposal goes through, but hundreds of the nation's largest mailers are banding together to try to block the increase. stamp - Recreation -...
In the D.C. area and across the U.S., scams against senior citizens are on the rise (Jul-6, 23:00 EDT )-- Murders and violent crimes are down around the Washington region and the country, but one kind of crime is rising steadily: scams against the elderly. Fraud - Seniors - People - Generations and Age Groups - Business
Regulators push for home energy-efficiency program to be put on hold (Jul-6, 18:43 EDT )-- A program that encourages homeowners to take on debt to make their homes more energy efficient could damage the already fragile mortgage system and leave homeowners at risk, financial regulators said Tuesday. Energy - Technology - Conservation ...
Service sector grows more slowly, employment weak (Reuters) (Jul-6, 15:45 EDT )-- Reuters - The U.S. service sector expanded in June for a sixth straight month but growth was at the slowest pace since February, the latest evidence that the economic recovery is cooling.
June retail sales could mask weakness ahead (Reuters) (Jul-6, 14:26 EDT )-- Reuters - U.S. retail sales are expected to have risen in June due to warm weather and a late Memorial Day, but the gains may be just a temporary reprieve in an uncertain economy.
Rates mixed at weekly Treasury auction (AP) (Jul-6, 12:52 EDT )-- AP - Interest rates on 3-month bills rose to their highest level since April, while rates dipped on 6-month bills in Tuesday's auction.
Summary Box: Service sector growth slows in June (AP) (Jul-6, 11:56 EDT )-- AP - SLOWING MOMENTUM: The Institute for Supply Management said its index tracking service-oriented companies slid to 53.8 in June from 55.4 in May. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.
US service sector posts lacklustre growth (AFP) (Jul-6, 10:44 EDT )-- AFP - The key US services sector suffered a sharper-than-expected fall in growth in June, raising further doubts about the pace of recovery in the world's largest economy.
ISM says service sector growth slows in June (AP) (Jul-6, 10:01 EDT )-- AP - The service sector grew more slowly in June, an industry trade group said Tuesday, offering the latest sign that growth could weaken in the second half of the year.
Non-manufacturing sector growth slows in June (Reuters) (Jul-6, 09:28 EDT )-- Reuters - The non-manufacturing sector grew in June for a sixth straight month but the rate of growth slowed more than expected and hit its lowest since February, according to an industry report released on Tuesday.
AP Analysis: Economic stress is easing more slowly (AP) (Jul-6, 08:45 EDT )-- AP - Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, thanks to more manufacturing jobs in the Midwest and fewer home foreclosures in the Sun Belt, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions around the country.
Euro rises against dollar (AFP) (Jul-6, 06:46 EDT )-- AFP - The euro rose against the dollar on Tuesday as risk appetite returned to the market amid fears for the US economy, analysts said.
20 most stressed, 20 least stressed counties (AP) (Jul-6, 05:20 EDT )-- AP - Here are the 20 most economically stressed counties with populations of at least 25,000 and their May 2010 Stress scores, according to The Associated Press Economic Stress Index:
Euro's winning streak ends; major indexes fall (Jul-5, 23:00 EDT )-- The euro ended a three-day winning streak and bonds rose after the president of the European Central Bank urged austerity measures to contain budget deficits. Meanwhile, oil declined along with markets in Brazil and Canada. European Union - Euro ...
Australian government under attack over mine tax revenue (Reuters) (Jul-5, 22:55 EDT )-- Reuters - Australia's government came under political attack on Tuesday over a potential A$4.5 billion ($3.8 billion) loss in revenue from a new mine tax, months before elections in which economic management will be a major issue.
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