The annual inflation surged to 5.6% in July - the highest point in 17 years.

U.S. March housing starts down 11.9% to 947,000: WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - New construction of U.S. houses plunged to the lowest level in 17 years

I haven't lived in New York for nearly 17 years, so perhaps I shouldn't have an opinion, but it is really sad that the callgirl scandal is putting paid to his career and forcing him to resign (his aides say that will happen later Wednesday). The Repugs have been in control of the State Senate for de ...