Consumer spending up as incomes rise in April
Washington reports 0.6 percent April income gain, strongest since January 2001, fueling spending. Durable goods rise 0.8 percent, nondurables dip 0.1, services up 0.5, with a 2.4 percent personal savings rate.
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Slow Medicare drug card signup prompts outreach effort
As the Medicare drug discount program nears its start date, enrollment lags with AARP reporting only 400 signups from 26,000 kits mailed. Bush administration targets 7.3 million signups, while efforts shift to low income beneficiaries through $4.6 million in outreach and a coalition aiming for 5.5 million low income card holders by next year.
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Poll Finds Americans Deny Weight Problems Amid Diet Trends
Washington AP Ipsos poll shows over half have dieted at some point, yet 60 percent of those overweight view themselves as healthy. Only 12 percent currently diet. many regain weight, with 23 percent saying they gained it all back. Factors blamed include family and fast food.
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