U S announces climate plan at Rio Summit
The United States unveiled a 1.4 billion fund to monitor climate change and a plan to catalog the world’s plant and animal species during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. William Reilly said the U S will move to ratify a global warming treaty while opposing a biodiversity protection treaty. More than 110 heads of state gathered as security tightened with 35 000 troops deployed and helicopters in the air.
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Wholesale prices surge in May signaling weak recovery risk
Wholesale prices rose 0.4 percent in May driven by gasoline tobacco and clothing costs the largest jump in 19 months. Retail purchases barely inched up 0.2 percent as clothing and hardware declines tempered gains, while April sales were revised up to 0.4 percent. Analysts warn the inflation run may constrain a durable recovery and Fed policy. Unemployment claims held at 407 000 for the week ending May 30.
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House kills budget amendment in heated vote
The House failed to approve a balanced budget amendment 280 to 153, short of the two thirds needed for Senate passage. President Bush backed the measure, while Ross Perot and Bill Clinton opposed it. Senate leaders signaled no immediate action this year.
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