http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/4162008_Beige_Book.aspEconomic conditions across the United States have slowed since February, the Federal Reserve's Beige Book noted, as nine of the 12 districts report slowing economic activity. The report noted consumer spending is "softening" across much of the U.S. whileenCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31106.96)