Retail Sales Rise

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•16 • Apr 18, 2012

Retail sales in the United States rose 0.8 percent in March, thanks in part to warmer weather and an improved economy. What do you think?

“0.8 percent? America's back, baby!”
Janet Yarrall –
Test Engineer
“Oh, really? Because there’s been a 14 year-old riding lawn mower in my yard for six weeks with a for-sale sign on it that says you’re full of shit.”
Joshua Gooch –
Disassembler
“It must be the spring, when credit card debt statements fade in the glow of the late April sun.”
Andrew Lamey –
Systems Analyst

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