| A new Reuters/University of Michigan survey published today finds that U.S. consumer confidence "sank to its lowest level in 28 years this month as anxious shoppers grappled with surging food and fuel costs. ... A separate report revealed new construction of single-family homes dropped to the lowest level in 17 years." |
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Amanda Lang was a wonderful member of the Opednews team, and the first volunteer editor, for a good number of years being a senior editor. She passed away summer 2014.