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NOAA: November Warmer than Average in U.S., January—November Temperature Near Average for U.S.

Washington (Dec. 11)—The November 2008 temperature for the contiguous United States was warmer than the long-term average, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. The January-November 2008 temperature was near average. The average November temperature of 44.5 degrees F was 2.0 degrees F above the 20th Century average. Precipitation across the contiguous United States in November averaged 1.93 inches, which is 0.20 inch below the 1901-2000 average. (More)

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Secretary Gutierrez: Exports Remain Essential to U.S. Economy

Washington (Dec. 11)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement on the release of the October 2008 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services report by the Department’s U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Today’s report shows that U.S. exports increased by 15.8 percent to $1.6 trillion year-to-date (through October) over 2007. Imports also increased 11.4 percent to $2.2 trillion and the trade deficit increased 1.4 percent during the same time period. (More) (Fact Sheet)

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Gutierrez: “It’s Time for Pragmatism and Common Sense” When it Comes to the Auto Industry

Washington (Dec. 11)—U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today authored an opinion editorial for the Washington Post, outlining the importance of acting now to help America’s troubled auto industry. “The effects of a shutdown would multiply beyond the auto industry and would significantly postpone our nation's economic recovery,” he wrote. “With our economy in crisis, this is not a time for ideology; it's a time for pragmatism and common sense.” In turn, the auto industry must “become leaner, more efficient and capable of competing in our 21st-century economy.” (Opinion Editorial)
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December 11, 2008
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