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Riding Mowers Sputter With US Economy

Housing downturn, gas prices bode ill for icon

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2008 7:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – Once a symbol of American prosperity, the riding lawnmower is running out of gas, the Washington Post reports. The whole business “is deeply troubled by the decline in housing starts,” said one industry group spokesman. Rising oil prices have also pummeled demand. But...   Read full story »

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