Tag: government data

Since Arizona passed their immigration law, we have heard constant sound bites about how dangerous the U.S./Mexico border is. Well it turns out that the border isn’t as dangerous as the proponents of the new law are making it out to be: It’s one of the safest parts of America, and it’s getting safer. It’s […]

From a Washington Post breaking email alert: Sales at U.S. retailers rose more strongly than expected in March as consumer stepped up purchases of vehicles and wide range of goods, government data showed on Wednesday, suggesting a broadening of the manufacturing-led economic recovery. The Commerce Department said total retail sales jumped 1.6 percent, the largest […]