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Department of Commerce stories: 43 news summaries

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Storm Blasts Hurricane Center

Staff demands director's ouster

Jul 6, 07 4:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - A near-mutiny has erupted at the National Hurricane Center, where nearly half the staff has demanded the resignation of the center's director, Bill Proenza. The Miami Herald reports that seven forecasters and 16 other employees—including Proenza's own administrative assistant—signed a statement calling for his ouster. More »

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Bill Proenza • National Hurricane Center • QuikScat • hurricane season • Department of Commerce

Economy Slumps to 4-Year Low

Weak home sales,
high oil prices
drive slowdown

Apr 27, 07 11:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - The country's economic growth has dwindled to its lowest rate in four years, with the housing slowdown, high energy prices, and a looming trade deficit driving lower-than-expected numbers released today. The economy grew 1.3% in the first quarter of 2007, down from 2.5% in the last three months... More »

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inflation • economic growth • Federal Reserve • United States • money • trade deficit • US economy • Department of Commerce

Bickering Among Agencies Undermines  Iraq Rebuilding

State fights Commerce over how to win peace

Mar 11, 07 10:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - Squabbles among agencies in the Bush administration have wasted countless hours and undermined initiatives to stabilize Iraq, the Post reports. The White House wants the whole cabinet involved, but State shuns other departments' initiatives. One battle between State and Commerce, over a proposal to end food rations, became so bitter... More »

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Iraq • Bush administration • Condoleezza Rice • State Department • Department of Commerce

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