High Pump Prices Don't Deter Drivers Consumers have kept the economy afloat, but they're beginning to cut back. With the summer driving season approaching, however, motorists don't seem deterred by higher pump prices. The latest economic data and remarks from Fed chief Alan Greenspan suppressed stocks. Remember that Monday stock markets are closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. After the worst wildfire season in recent memory, a federal forecaster says a part of the West could be in for another severe year.
People know if they live in wildfire-prone regions.
But many don't know they have power to help prevent wildfires and save their homes and possessions. They can, experts say, and they should. The Bush administration took its biggest steps in brokering peace in the Mideast by sending a delegation to the area, headed by new U.S. envoy William Burns. He met with both sides urging an end to the violence. Find out what you can do to avoid getting sick.