WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.8 percent annual rate from July through September, a surprising acceleration ahead of the 16-day partial government shutdown. But much of the strength came from a buildup in company stockpiling. Home construction ...

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ALBANY — A federal report shows New York’s economy grew at a slower pace than the national rate in 2012, ranking 37th among all states. New York’s economic growth rate was 1.3 percent compared to the national rate of 2.5 ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. manufacturers expanded at the fastest pace in nearly 7 years last month, as factories continue to boost economic growth. The Institute for Supply Management says its index of manufacturing activity rose to 61.4 in February ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deeper spending cuts by state and local governments weighed down U.S. economic growth in the final three months of last year. The government's revised estimate for the October-December quarter illustrates how growing state budget crises ...

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Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has announced that applications are being accepted for the 10th class of The Entrepreneurs Network, which she founded in 2006. TEN is designed to bolster economic growth ...

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NEW YORK CITY — Safety first appears to be the new motto for investors trying to figure out how bad the emerging slowdown in U.S. economic growth is going to be. A disappointing jobs report ...

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