“U.S. Economy: Growth Quickens, Propelled by Spending”
Heck, even John Edwards can afford a 25,000 sq ft mansion in the economy Bush allegedly “wrecked”
U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in a year last quarter as declining energy costs helped power consumer spending and contain inflation, enhancing Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s stature at the start of his second year.
Gross domestic product increased at an annual pace of 3.5 percent, the Commerce Department said in Washington today. That was more than forecast and up from a 2 percent pace in the prior three months.
Thanks Speaker Nancy! You sure do get some quick results!
— The Ace