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Bolivia to Widen Control of Industry (Washington Post) - LA PAZ, Bolivia, May 2 -- Bolivia's leftist government said Tuesday it would extend control over mining, forestry and other sectors of the economy after President Evo Morales nationalized the country's huge natural gas industry. Foreign governments warned that relations could be damaged.

Immigration walk-out fails to impact construction industry (San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News) - The "day without an immigrant" economic boycott/work stoppage may have affected certain industries within San Diego County, but the construction industry remained unchanged on Monday with the majority of contractors experiencing minimal or no impact, according to several construction association representatives.

Bolivia defends gas industry seizure amid criticism (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Bolivia defended the government's seizure of its vast natural gas industry after the move triggered deep concerns among major foreign investors.

EU, Brazil concerned by Bolivia nationalization of natural gas industry (USA Today) - The European Union warned Tuesday that Bolivia's decision to nationalize its natural gas industry could hurt world energy markets.

Alcohol industry profits from underage drinking (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - Underage drinking is worth nearly $23 billion a year to the alcohol industry, or 17.5 percent of all money spent on spirits in the US annually, researchers from New York's Columbia University report.

Bolivia Moves to Nationalize Gas Industry (AP via Yahoo! News) - President Evo Morales issued a decree nationalizing Bolivia's vast natural gas industry Monday, sending soldiers to occupy gas fields and threatening to evict foreign companies unless they give the Andean nation control over the entire chain of production.

Housing industry slams rates rise (The Age) - The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has slammed the Reserve Bank's decision to lift interest rates this morning, calling the change unwelcome and unjustified. -

Bolivia nationalizes gas industry (CNN.com) - LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) -- President Evo Morales has decreed he is nationalizing Bolivia's vast natural gas industry, sending soldiers to occupy gas fields and threatening to evict foreign companies unless they give the Andean nation control over the entire chain of production.

Bolivia Takes Control of Domestic Energy Industry (NPR) - Bolivian President Evo Morales places the country's private energy industry under state control. Reclaiming ownership of Bolivia's natural resources, Morales said, is "a fundamental means for recovering our sovereignty."

Menendez asks GAO to review fine collections from oil industry (phillyburbs.com) - WASHINGTON - New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez on Tuesday asked for a review and report on the status of federal fine collections from the oil and gas industry.