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Spotlight shines on local food supply

                   
nwsource.com
May 12, 2008
        
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Stacey Jones, guest columnist: The spotlight on food can remind us to take a close look at our local food system. ... By STACEY JONES GUEST COLUMNIST Suddenly, food prices are news. Each day we read about the global food crisis: the growing price of wheat, rice shortages,... [read full story]                    

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Is government's rosy data in step with reality?

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Is government's rosy data in step with reality?

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May 15, 2008
        

Government's rosy data doesn't reflect real life Latest inflation numbers look good — so why are my food bills soaring? The same Labor Department report showed that gasoline prices fell 2 percent in April — after seasonal adjustments — when motorists were paying a lot more at the pump. And for...

                   

Inflation appears tame, but you're paying more

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May 15, 2008
        

Wednesday's Consumer Price Index showed overall prices edging up a smaller-than-expected 0.2 percent even though food prices shot up by 0.9 percent, the biggest one-month gain in nearly two decades. The same Labor Department report showed that gasoline prices fell 2 percent in April - after...

                   

Inflation appears tame, but you're paying more

iht.com
May 15, 2008
        

If only beleaguered motorists and shoppers could make their gas pains and food sticker shock go away with the ease that the government can. The same Labor Department report showed that gasoline prices fell 2 percent in April — after seasonal adjustments — when motorists were paying a lot more at...

                   

Inflation pressures ease in April despite increase in food prices

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May 15, 2008
        

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Inflation pressures eased a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices in 18 years. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent last month, compared to a 0.3 percent rise in March. Since...

                   

Inflation appears tame, but you're paying more

finanznachrichten.de
May 15, 2008
        

WASHINGTON (AP) - The same Labor Department report showed that gasoline prices fell 2 percent in April -- after seasonal adjustments -- when motorists were paying a lot more at the pump. And for items that are purchased often like gasoline and food, they have a pretty good idea when those prices...

AHN - Food Prices Go Up 6.1 Percent

allheadlinenews.com
May 15, 2008
        

Vittorio Hernandez - AHN News Writer Washington, DC (AHN) - The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday said food prices went up by 6.1 percent in the past three months from February to April. On a month-to-month comparison, food cost jumped by 0.9 percent in April...

                   
voanews.com: Consumer prices pushed higher last month with increases in energy and food, 15 Apr 2008 voanews.com

New Report Says US Inflation Pressures Appear to be Easing

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May 15, 2008
        

The U.S. Labor Department says overall prices paid by consumers rose only slightly in April. Wednesday's report shows energy costs appear to be stabilizing after posting sharp gains earlier this year. Although food prices continue to rise, some economists say the report should ease fears of...

Food Prices Go Up 6.1 Percent (AHN)

allheadlinenews.com
May 15, 2008
        

Vittorio Hernandez - AHN News Writer Washington, DC (AHN) - The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday said food prices went up by 6.1 percent in the past three months from February to April. On a month-to-month comparison, food cost jumped by 0.9 percent in April...

                   

Inflation cools a bit in April, UNF says

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May 15, 2008
        

KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Apr. 15--Inflation eased up some in April, both locally and nationally, despite continued increases in food prices. The University of North Florida's Local Economic Indicators Project reported Wednesday that its Consumer Price Index for the Jacksonville area...

                   

Inflation pressures ease despite food price increases

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May 15, 2008
        

Labor Department report says wages down by 1% compared with last year WASHINGTON— Consumer prices slowed in April despite the biggest jump in food costs in nearly two decades. The Labor Department reported yesterday that consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent last month, slightly lower than...

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