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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.”
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For Release: Monday, October 31, 2005
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U.S. CONGRESSMAN JERRY COSTELLO PARTICIPATES IN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIESFOR NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AT ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN AIRPORT
Sauget, IL - On Monday, October 31, 2005, U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) participated in ground breaking ceremonies for a new air traffic control tower located at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
Costello, along with FAA and airport officials, made remarks and officially broke ground on the new state-of-the-art tower facility to be constructed at the airport. Costello helped secure funds for the new tower's construction. He is the ranking member on the U.S. House Aviation Subcommittee.
The groundbreaking was held just adjacent to the old air traffic control tower located at St. Louis Downtown Airport.
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