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There Are 3 Million Fewer Smokers in the US Today Than in 2009 — Why the Huge Drop?

Mike Adams — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:32:03 +0000

It appears as if some smokers have been forced to either kick the habit or go broke, as a new study recently found that a massive tobacco tax increase may be responsible for the decline in smokers in this country, specifically among teens, the lower class and those who receive welfare.

Are Gas Prices On Their Way Back Down? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:13:59 +0000

Gas prices have taken a wild ride this year — first we were told to expect record-breaking fuel costs, and then analysts backed down from that prediction.

Since then, prices have see-sawed back and forth, and now experts expect them to drop again.

Economic Woes Drive US Birthrate to Its Lowest in 25 Years — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:11:09 +0000

Recent estimates say it costs upwards of a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child to adulthood, and it seems many people have taken those numbers to heart: a new survey indicates the American birthrate is at is lowest point since 1987.