U.S. retail sales fall in June amid weak demand
Washington report shows June retail sales dropped the most in 16 months as bad weather and high energy prices weighed on consumer spending. Payroll growth slowed with 112,000 jobs added, fueling economist expectations of a rebound if the job market improves.
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Senate blocks gay marriage ban in Senate vote
The Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to advance a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage, with 48 for and 50 against. Democrats plus six Republicans opposed the measure, signaling the fight will continue into the fall campaign.
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