Construction activity hits all time high in April
The Commerce Department reports April construction spending rose 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.066 trillion, marking a record as private nonresidential and residential sectors climbed. Private construction reached $828.9 billion, with nonresidential up 1.3 percent to $233.3 billion as housing sales hit new highs aided by low mortgage rates despite Fed policy.
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Redhot
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve
Construction Spending At Record High In 2002 May Pace
Construction spending rose 0.6 percent to a record 595.6 billion dollars in May and marked the highest annual rate since May 2002. The gain reflects renewed activity across nonresidential and residential projects.
Government probes Prius engine stall in 2004 2005 models
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into about 75,000 Toyota Prius cars from 2004 and 2005 over reports of engine stalling without warning. Toyota, cooperating, says this is an early-stage inquiry, not a recall, with 33 complaints noting stalls at 35 to 65 mph and some cars needing towing.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc
NHTSA
United States
Toyota
Solitaire Place Setting and Accent Salad Prices
A list of dishware prices shows a Solitaire Place setting at 57.99 with a regular 90, Accent Salad at 14.49 down from 29, and a Rim soup bowl at 23.99 from 48, reflecting sale pricing.
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Lotions and cosmetics lose USDA Organic label
The Agriculture Department will remove the USDA Organic seal from personal care products and cosmetics after expanding eligibility in 2002. The reversal affects soaps lotions lip balms and other items while leaving fish and pet food off the label for now.
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Agriculture Department
USDA
Barbara Robinson
Organic Consumers Association
Piersel
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