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U.S. Could See Blockbuster Economic Growth Number Today

Many economists think the U.S. economy grew twice as fast in the second quarter as in the first — an annualized rate upwards of 4 percent. But will that strong pace last?

President Trump has been steadfastly claiming that his policies will catapult the U.S. economy into a much higher rate of growth — 4 percent over the next few years.

That would be about double the growth rate in recent years. And it would almost certainly mean a big boost in the standard of living for many

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