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U.S. retail sales slip, hurting recovery hopes (Reuters)

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Reuters - Sales at U.S. retailers fell for a second straight month in April as cash-strapped consumers held back on purchases, government data showed on Wednesday, denting hopes the economy would soon emerge from recession.

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