U.S. Economy Grew at Fastest Pace in 6 Years Last Quarter

Courtesy NYT > Business  Fri, 01/29/2010 - 10:09

The economy grew at an annualized rate of 5.7% in the quarter, faster than expected, but economists still worried about the sluggish job market.


 

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