Read more Department of Commerce stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/10466/department-of-commerce.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 13:56:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74728/q3-gdp-growth-more-like-28-than-35.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe government’s optimistic reading of GDP growth in the 3rd quarter was distorted by a pair of rose-tinted glasses, it now says. The Commerce Department has revised its estimate down to 2.8% from 3.5% on evidence that stimulus programs like Cash for Clunkers and the homebuyers' tax credit...http://www.newser.com/story/74728/q3-gdp-growth-more-like-28-than-35.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:29:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/57538/economy-shrinks-faster-than-expected-in-1st-quarter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe US economy shrank at a worse-than-expected 6.1% pace at the start of this year as sharp cutbacks by businesses and the biggest drop in US exports in 40 years overwhelmed a rebound in consumer spending. Today's Commerce Department report dashed hopes that the recession's grip on the country...http://www.newser.com/story/57538/economy-shrinks-faster-than-expected-in-1st-quarter.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 29 Apr 2009 8:13:54 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/57124/march-new-home-sales-down-06.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNew US home sales dipped slightly last month but still beat expectations as builders start to see long-awaited encouraging signs about the housing market—including a dip in the inventory of new homes for sale. Sales fell 0.6% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 356,000,...http://www.newser.com/story/57124/march-new-home-sales-down-06.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 24 Apr 2009 11:09:04 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54648/are-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-junk.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCompact fluorescent light bulbs cost a little more than regular bulbs, but they’re supposed to last for 10,000 hours, cut your electric bill, and, incidentally, help save the planet. But buyers are finding a disturbing number of bulbs that last hours, not years, the New York Times reports. “It’s...http://www.newser.com/story/54648/are-compact-fluorescent-bulbs-junk.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 28 Mar 2009 14:35:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/54263/senate-approves-locke-as-commerce-secretary.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Senate today confirmed former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as commerce secretary, handing President Obama an easy victory after his first two nominees for the post withdrew. Locke, 59, was America's first Chinese-American governor, serving two terms from 1997 to 2005. He has promised to focus on job creation and...http://www.newser.com/story/54263/senate-approves-locke-as-commerce-secretary.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 24 Mar 2009 19:24:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/53458/obamas-agenda-dwarfs-his-staff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagPresident Obama is filling government jobs more quickly than his predecessors, but there's so much going on that his team is still stretched thin, the Wall Street Journal reports. Obama is juggling the economic crisis, stimulus package, and two wars, all with just 43 confirmed aides. "No one since Roosevelt...http://www.newser.com/story/53458/obamas-agenda-dwarfs-his-staff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Mar 2009 11:08:45 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/51991/gdp-drop-worst-in-26-years.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe US economy contracted at a staggering 6.2% pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in more than a quarter-century, as consumers and businesses ratcheted back spending, plunging the country deeper into recession. That's drastically worse than the 3.8% the government originally estimated, and the 5....http://www.newser.com/story/51991/gdp-drop-worst-in-26-years.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 27 Feb 2009 8:09:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/51743/commerce-nom-locke-a-rock-star-in-china.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe third time was the charm for China—at least in terms of President Obama's picks to head the Commerce Department, reports the New York Times. Former Washington Gov. Gary Locke, to be introduced today as the administration's latest nominee, brings a reputation for pragmatism, a scandal-free resume, and deep...http://www.newser.com/story/51743/commerce-nom-locke-a-rock-star-in-china.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 25 Feb 2009 9:44:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/51278/gregg-flap-sheds-light-on-perennial-census-battle.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJudd Gregg’s flirtation with the top job at Commerce has brought the partisan battle over the US Census to the fore with just a year to go before before the official count, the New York Times reports. Most Americans may not think of the census as a political tool, but...http://www.newser.com/story/51278/gregg-flap-sheds-light-on-perennial-census-battle.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 19 Feb 2009 15:21:39 CST