"The investigation put federal officials on notice that this administration is willing to use criminal investigations as a way of furthering the president's policy aims."

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Overall, retail purchases rose 1.7% last month, following a revised 0.7% gain in February.

Authorities should be preparing to avert a potential future collapse in demand for Treasuries resulting from long-running concerns over the federal debt load, which would have "vicious" effects.