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    Fourth of July Fireworks Fizzle under Budget Constraints

    In a year of massive recession, one of America's patriotic traditions is in big trouble.  Fourth of July fireworks displays have been cut back and even cancelled all over the country. In Punta Gorda, Florida, Euclid, Ohio and Montebello, California, tomorrow's fireworks displays won't be what they used to be.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In a year of massive recession, one of America's patriotic traditions is in big trouble. Fourth of July fireworks displays have been cut back and even cancelled all over the country. In Punta Gorda, Florida, Euclid, Ohio and Montebello, California, tomorrow's fireworks displays won't be what they used to be. In some cases, there won't be any at all, says P.J. Huffstutter, national reporter for the Los Angeles Times.

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      Warren Olney

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      P.J. Huffstutter

      Reuters

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