United States President Barack Obama has received a much needed boost with the release of the latest growth figures.
The US economy is now expanding at a rate of 2 per cent - higher than expected.
The growth was fuelled by rising consumer confidence, a fledgling recovery in the housing market, and increased government spending.
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Brian Thomson reports from the US election trail.
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