
As US Economy Surges Back, Economists Forecast 2021 Boom
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The U.S. economy roars back to life as ramped-up vaccinations help economic recovery.
The U.S. economy roars back, growing more than 6% in the first quarter of the year, as mass vaccinations make economic recovery possible.
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As US Economy Surges Back, Economists Forecast 2021 Boom
Clip: 5/5/2021 | 9m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
The U.S. economy roars back, growing more than 6% in the first quarter of the year, as mass vaccinations make economic recovery possible.
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