straight quarter

Economy Grows At Fastest Rate Since 2003

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 01/29/2010 - 8:22am

The economy grew for a second straight quarter from October through December, posting a 5.7 percent annual rate, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2003.

The Commerce Department report is the strongest evidence to date that the worst recession since the 1930s ended last year.

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