Bush says U.S. economy in "rough patch"

Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:19pm EDT
 
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Thursday the U.S. economy was in a "rough patch" but noted that steps have been taken to try to spur growth.

"We're in a rough patch right now," Bush said in answer to a question at a joint news conference with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

 
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