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    Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations

    The Commerce Department today released one of the last important sources of economic data before the November election. It shows an increasing growth rate, with different degrees of optimism from consumers and business. Kevin Hall reports on economics for the McClatchy Newspapers .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Commerce Department today released one of the last important sources of economic data before the November election. It shows an increasing growth rate, with different degrees of optimism from consumers and business. Kevin Hall reports on economics for the McClatchy Newspapers.

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    'Waitress Moms,' 'Walmart Moms' and Undecided Voters
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    3. 44:29Is Tesla a Threat to Car Dealerships?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kevin Hall

      McClatchy Newspapers

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    'Waitress Moms,' 'Walmart Moms' and Undecided Voters
    1. 0:00Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations You’re reading this
    2. 7:37'Waitress Moms,' 'Walmart Moms' and Undecided Voters
    3. 44:29Is Tesla a Threat to Car Dealerships?
    Back to To the Point