Decius wrote:
] ] U.S. economic growth surged in the third quarter of 2003
] ] to the fastest pace in nearly two decades, the government
] ] said Thursday, in a report that was much stronger than
] ] most economists expected.
]
] !!!!!!

don't get too excited. I have a hunch this will be revised down in a quarter or two. Plus it's not exactly in either the FED or the White House's best interests to NOT pump up the numbers right now. It sure as hell makes that $87B tab go down a little smoother.

RE: GDP growth posts strongest growth in nearly 20 years - Oct. 30, 2003