Americans spending a bit more as gas prices fall

WASHINGTON — Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead.
May 15 2012 | Posted in AP News | Read More »

WASHINGTON — Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead.
Political gridlock, strained family budgets, financial crises throughout the euro-zone, mediocre U.S. employment and economic growth… all of these things and more that exemplified 2011 are likely to continue into 2012. And all of this despite the perception among many economists that 2011 ended on a strong note that may possibly continue into 2012.