The 0.3 percent rise in consumer spending in February was considered a respectable showing, given the winter weather.
Stories Related to U.s. Consumer Spending Rose Modestly In February
By JAVIER C. HERNANDEZ, New York Times
Mon, 03/29/2010 - 8:14am
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