WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers spent more in March on furniture, electronics and at restaurants, but also paid more for gas....
Consumers Buy More Retail Goods In March
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, Associated Press
Wed, 04/13/2011 - 8:51am
Sections: business
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