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U.S. finishes 2012 with modest gain in manufacturing

Posted: January 3, 2013 at 1:16 a.m.

U.S. manufacturing grew slightly last month, and factory hiring increased. Economists said the modest gain suggests that the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

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Business, Pages 21 on 01/03/2013

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