US gas futures slip 3 pct early, milder weather weighs

* Front month well below last week's 7-1/2-month high
* Milder weather on tap for consuming regions
* Stir in tropical activity has some traders cautious
* Coming Up: Baker Hughes gas drilling rig data Friday

By Eileen Houlihan
NEW YORK, Aug 10 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell
more than 3 percent in early trading Friday, pressured by
moderating weather expected in consuming regions of the nation
and more technical selling after Thursday's failure to reach new
spot h

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