Economists Predict 2 Percent Growth In 2013
Posted: February 25, 2013
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TweetThe latest survey of economic forecasters by the National Association of Business Economics predicts a 2 percent growth this year. That's down from last year's 2.2 percent. The current budget battle in Congress is partly blamed for slowing the economy.
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