This week a business research group reported a drop in consumer confidence after three months of gains.

VOA: special.2010.07.02

I think that what Paulson and Nason want to do is to create a separate business conduct agency that is aimed at consumer protection.

我认为鲍尔森和内森想做的,就是建立一个独立的商业行为监管机构,来保护消费者。

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Wells Fargo chief economist John Silva said, "For an economist it does reflect some underlying improvement in consumer spending and in business investment.

VOA: standard.2010.01.29

Responding to consumer complaints, even Apple has decided to get into the recycling business, offering gift cards or discounts to customers who bring in select used electronics for recycling.

VOA: standard.2010.07.12