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HoustonMirror.com Wednesday 22nd February 2012 Issue 53/2012
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    US economy picked up modestly in 4th quarter
    Source: West Australian
    Friday 27th January, 2012  

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US economy picked up speed in the fourth quarter, fresh data showed Friday, but it appeared to be still struggling to click into second gear as investment and consumer spending remained weak.The economy grew at an annual clip of 2.8 percent in the quarter, according to the Commerce Department, a pickup from the third quarter&... ...

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