WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economy shrank slightly less in early 2009 than previously thought, the government reported on Thursday, though there was widespread weakness in activity and demand was soft.
U.s. Economy Contracts Less But Jobless Claims Up
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Thu, 06/25/2009 - 6:55am
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