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"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010
For Release: Monday, September 20, 2010
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COSTELLO RECEIVES “FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE” AWARD
WATERLOO – U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) today received a “Friend of Agriculture” Award from ACTIVATOR, part of the Illinois Farm Bureau. The award ceremony was held at the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo.
The Illinois Farm Bureau is a membership organization controlled by farmers who join the group through their county farm bureau. There are 96 county organizations in Illinois.
“Agriculture plays a very important role in our local economy, and I am proud to support policies and programs that support farmers in our region,” said Costello. “I am honored to receive this award, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Illinois Farm Bureau.”
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