U S confidence slips on job worries and slow growth
U S consumers loosen confidence as job growth slows. The Conference Board reports the consumer confidence index fell to 52.9 in June from 62.7 in May, the weakest since March. Analysts note uncertainty may reflect the labor market and economy, with expectations deteriorating and more people predicting worse business conditions and fewer jobs.
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Consumer Research Center
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Dana Bennett
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Farmers urged to broaden sustainability focus in agriculture
A National Research Council report says U.S. farming must evolve beyond mere production to consider water and air impacts. It calls for integrating diverse disciplines to study sustainability and notes economists worry about losing productivity while sustainability advocates seek stronger, actionable recommendations.
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Champaign, Ill
National Academies’ National Research Council
U.S
Julia Kornegay
Council
Department of Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Gary Schnitkey
University of Illinois
Ford Hoefner
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
BP to aid BP branded stations hit by Gulf spill boycotts
BP PLC plans a financial lifeline for BP branded gas stations across the United States affected by Gulf spill boycotts. The package, estimated at 50 million to 70 million dollars, includes cash based on volume, reduced credit card fees, and national advertising help, with Gulf Coast outlets set to receive more.
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Houston
BP PLC
America
U.S
Associated Press
Gulf Coast
John Kleine
BP Amoco Marketers Association
Kleine
Florida
Illinois
Gulf of Mexico
Amoco
ARCO
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