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Higher gas prices threaten economy if they persist
Albany Times Union Higher gas prices slow the economy because they force many consumers to cut their spending on other goods, from appliances and furniture to electronics and vacations. (Mike Groll / AP) Gas prices are seen Friday, March 16, 2012 in Montpelier, … Fuel, clothes propel local prices higher Job recovery looks durable as factories add more workers, fewer people seek … |