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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Martin Crutsinger / The Bulletin
May 14, 2009
WASHINGTON — Retail sales fell in April for a second straight month, dashing hopes that consumer spending was starting to revive and would help end the recession. Economists said families who are worried about layoffs and unpaid job furloughs are saving more and spending less, delaying....