The EIA released data this week on the “Sales of Fossil Fuels Produced from Federal and Indian Lands, FY 2003 through FY 2011,” with the following highlights summarized by the Institute for Energy Research: Fossil fuel (coal, oil, and natural … read more >

More from the America Blog –  “A PR firm is working with local homeless advocates to help homeless people in Austin make some money by carrying around their own personal mi-fi boxes that they use to sell a few minutes … read more >

1. World crude steel production rose to a new record high in 2011 of 1,527 megatonnes, a 6.8% increase from 2010.  China produced more than 45% of world steel output in 2011 (695.5 megatonnes), while the U.S. ranked No. 3 … read more >

1. Seasonally-adjusted weekly initial claims for unemployment fell to 351,000 for the week ending March 10, which is the lowest level in four years, since 347,000 claims for the week ending March 8, 2008.  2. Year-over-year Producer Price inflation for … read more >

The National Association of Realtors’ Housing Affordability Index exceeded 200 in January for the first time ever and reached a new record high of 206.1, meaning that the typical American household has more than double the income needed to qualify … read more >