Economy Sees Lift From Stimulus

Courtesy Donklephant  Wed, 09/02/2009 - 12:18pm

The rise in unemployment is slowing down and we’re pulling out of this recession sooner than expected.

Why?

The reason is clear to me: we stepped in, took action and did something instead of just allowing the markets determine our fate.

WSJ explains…

The U.S. economy is beginning to show signs of improvement, with many economists asserting the worst is past and data pointing to stronger-than-expected growth.

On Tuesday, data showed manufacturing grew in...



 

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