U.S. Economy Beats Growth Expectations

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:37am

The U.S. economy grew at a better than expected 3.3 percent rate in the second quarter, according to a report Thursday from the Commerce Department.

But tax rebate checks and the weak dollar fueled the boost, and experts don't expect the healthy economic growth to last.

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