Drought slowing economic growth

Drought slowing economic growth

September 27, 2012 4:07 PM

The Commerce Department has put out a new report showing economic growth was less than previously thought during the second quarter of 2012. As Anthony Mason reports, the government says much of the downward revision can be blamed on the drought.

Data suggest US economy growing only modestly
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