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Crews have been able to contain much of the spill, Meris said, but storm conditions could hamper their efforts.

The BLS and the other U.S. government statistics agencies are getting back up to speed after the six-week shutdown hampered their operations for all of October into this month.

This made it an ideal place to conceal a wicker picnic hamper with a lid, which, upon closer inspection, turned out to be exactly what was hidden there.

It was hard to see things clearly, and their range of motion was severely hampered by the cumbersome costumes.

Director of policy and advocacy, said: "It is also a timely reminder that, at a time when the government and regulators are trying to boost economic growth, strong consumer protections needn't hamper those aims."