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    US Economy Grows Most Since 2003

    The state of America's middle class appears to be in continuing decline, despite surprisingly good news today from the Commerce Department.  In the third quarter — July, August and September -- the US economy grew at an annual rate of 5% -- the strongest increase since 2003.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 23, 2014 • 1 min read

    The state of America's middle class appears to be in continuing decline, despite surprisingly good news today from the Commerce Department. In the third quarter — July, August and September -- the US economy grew at an annual rate of 5% -- the strongest increase since 2003. Michelle Jamrisko, who reports on the economy for Bloomberg News, considers the latest figures.

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    Is America Losing Its Middle Class?
    1. 1:44US Economy Grows Most Since 2003You’re reading this
    2. 8:20Is America Losing Its Middle Class?
    3. 43:52Making the Case for Eating Beef
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Claire Martin

      Producer, To the Point/Which Way LA?

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Michelle Jamrisko

      Bloomberg News

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Is America Losing Its Middle Class?
    1. 1:44US Economy Grows Most Since 2003You’re reading this
    2. 8:20Is America Losing Its Middle Class?
    3. 43:52Making the Case for Eating Beef
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