Retailers report best sales growth since March
A group of 18 retailers led by Target and Macy’s posted August sales up 6 percent, the strongest gain since March and signaling robust yet cautious consumer spending. Government data showed July spending rising at the fastest rate in five months, while consumer confidence hovered near lows as job and economy concerns persist.
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Ryan Faces Critics Over Budget Record At GOP Convention
At the Republican National Convention in Tampa Mitt Romney's running mate Paul Ryan faced scrutiny for citing Obama budget actions while omitting his own role in budget cuts and Medicare changes. The analysis notes Ryan backed similar Medicare cuts and deficit measures as Budget Committee chair, challenging his criticisms of Obama’s policies.
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Obama Stimulus Criticisms Highlight Medicare Impact
The cuts aim to extend Medicare solvency by eight years but may affect hospitals and insurers. The piece cites Paul Ryan decrying stimulus as political cronyism while noting his requests for grants for Wisconsin energy firms and debate over the GM plant closure in Janesville. It contrasts Ryan’s auto bailout vote with Obama’s 2008 plant closure statements, and points readers to GOP convention online resources.
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Oldest Wisconsin cheddar blocks attract eager buyers
A Wisconsin shop unearthed decades old cheddar dating to the Nixon era. Blocks aged 28 34 and 40 years were found in a walk in cooler and offered at 10 per ounce. Buyers including Ken McNulty of Wisconsin Cheese Mart bought portions to let the public sample the rare cheese.
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