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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry

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To: Lizzie Tudor who wrote (3356)2/20/2004 3:20:24 PM
From: JakeStrawRead Replies (1) of 81568
 
U.S. Economy: Jobless Claims Fall, Leading Indicators Rise

Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- The number of Americans filing initial unemployment claims fell last week and an index of leading economic indicators rose for a 10th month in January, suggesting stronger growth may lead to more hiring.

The New York-based Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators increased 0.5 percent last month after a 0.2 percent rise.

The economy may grow as fast as 4.5 percent this year, the most since 1999, a survey of 70 corporate officers by the Business Council showed yesterday. More of than 40 percent of the executives said they expect to increase payrolls in 2004, following three straight years in which productivity gains outpaced economic growth and limited the need for hiring.


So I guess Bush is responsible for the productivity gains since you seem to find it convenient to blame him for everything...
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