Economy grew at sluggish pace, expected to improve

Thursday, August 1, 2013

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy grew from April through June at an annual rate of 1.7 percent -- a sluggish pace but stronger than in the previous quarter. Businesses spent more, and the federal government cut less, offsetting weaker spending by consumers.

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