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Big recall of gel fuel for firepots
![<span style="font-size: small;">WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-06/252465780-22141723.jpg "<span style="font-size: small;\">WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.</span>")
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and...Tags: Consumers, Washington, DC
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Executive Profile: Leaders share news from companies and careers, and their outlook on the economy
We checked in with executives profiled in the Tribune in the past year to learn their news, their insights about the coming year, and how they're feeling about the economy. Curt Bailey, president, Related Midwest Related has been running on all...
Tags: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Hotels, Investments, Cigna Corporation
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Currencies subdued as key event risk looms
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday against the yen for a second straight session as some traders bet the Federal Reserve may signal it is almost ready to reduce its bond buying program aimed at propping up the economy. The euro hit a...Tags: Politics, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Consumers, Tokyo (Japan), Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC
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Are things getting better? Valley residents think so
For the first time in five years, Lehigh Valley residents are feeling better about the economy. It's not all sunshine and roses, but people are happier with their jobs and more satisfied with their incomes than at any time since the recession hit in...
Tags: Politics, Economic Indicator, Consumers, Religion and Belief, Colleges and Universities
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Consumer confidence dips after hitting five-year high last month
WASHINGTON -- Consumer confidence unexpectedly dipped this month after reaching its highest point in more than five years in May, but continued to show Americans feeling relatively good about the state of the economy, according to a leading private...
Tags: Economic Indicator, Consumers
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Analysis: Fading price pressure bites inflation-protected bonds
ReutersNEW YORK, June 14 - Investors in bonds designed to protect them from inflation have read the writing on the wall, and it doesn't spell inflation. That has reduced the appeal of insurance against rising prices that investors have been guarding against for...Tags: Federal Reserve, Inflation and Deflation, Central Bank, Thomson Corporation, Labor Markets
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ANALYSIS-Fading price pressure bites inflation-protected bonds
ReutersBy Ellen Freilich NEW YORK, June 14 - Investors in bonds designed to protect them from inflation have read the writing on the wall, and it doesn't spell inflation. That has reduced the appeal of insurance against rising prices that investors have been...Tags: Federal Reserve, Inflation and Deflation, Central Bank, Thomson Corporation, Prices
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Voice of the People, Jun. 15
Gay marriage As our legislators in Illinois struggle with gay marriage laws, I would like to offer some insights about gay people that may help to expedite the process. I am not gay, but the following are statements I firmly believe to be true: •...Tags: Interior Policy, Gays and Lesbians, Same-Sex Marriage, Personal Income, Politics
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Auto dealers drive May retail sales up past expectations
Retail sales improved in May as thawing temperatures and more cheerful shoppers caused a boost at car dealerships and home improvement stores, according to government figures. Last month, the gauge rose 0.6% from April to $421.1 billion in sales -- a 4....
Tags: Economic Indicator, Money and Monetary Policy, Consumers, Services and Shopping, Vehicles
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Consumer Sentiment in U.S. Fell in June From Six-Year High
Consumer confidence in June eased from a six-year high as progress in the labor market supported Americans' views of the economic outlook. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of consumer sentiment declined to 82.7 in June from...Tags: Federal Reserve, Employment, Thomson Corporation, Connecticut Labor Markets, Consumers
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Baby Matters recalls recliner linked to infant deaths-U.S. agency
ReutersWASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - Baby Matters LLC is recalling baby recliners linked to five infant deaths as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. agency said on Friday. The settlement calls for the company, based...Tags: Consumers
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Baby Matters recalls recliner linked to infant deaths: U.S. agency
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Baby Matters LLC is recalling baby recliners linked to five infant deaths as part of a settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the U.S. agency said on Friday. The settlement calls for the company, based in Berwyn,...Tags: Consumers
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