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Shrinking economy trouble for Democrats
Politico The United States economy contracted by a shocking 2.9 percent in the first quarter of the year, a much worse than expected number that could undermine hopes by the White House and congressional Democrats to run on improving conditions in the fall … Economy in freefall? 1Q revision shows shrinkage of 2.9% Economy in First Quarter Was Worse Than Everybody Thought Economy shrank 2.9% in 1Q, worst drop since '09 |