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Nov 07, 2013 07:31
Category: General News
Category: General News
Strength in U.S. Economy
Washington (AP) - There's a surprising show of strenth in the U.S. economy - which expanded at a 2.8 percent rate from July through September. The Commerce Department says growth increased from the second quarter's 2.5 percent rate. Exports rose, businesses stocked up and home construction increased. And state and local governments spent at the fastest pace in four years.