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Economy Grew At 3.2 Percent Pace In Fourth-Quarter 2010

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Economy Grew At 3.2 Percent Pace In Fourth-Quarter 2010
Gross domestic product grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate in fourth-quarter 2010, up from a 2.6 percent pace in the third quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported.

Gross domestic product grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate in fourth-quarter 2010, up from a 2.6 percent pace in the third quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported.

This morning's report shows that GDP has expanded for six straight quarters.

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