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But he soon posted a second statement that cited "conflicting reports" about their condition.

Consumer spending also weakened across the country, the Beige Book reported, with several districts citing declines or slower activity in retail and discretionary categories.

Consumer spending also weakened across the country, the Beige Book reported, with several districts citing declines or slower activity in retail and discretionary categories.

Sluggish economic growth has been frequently cited by the central bank in cutting interest rates this year.

Federal Bureau of Prison Director William K. Marshall III cited problems with underground tunnels containing the facility’s steam heating system in a memo to staff on Tuesday obtained by the Associated Press.