US economy surpasses pre-pandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER (AP Economics Writer)
WASHINGTON July 29, 2021 1:57 p.m.

Fueled by vaccinations and government aid, the U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.5% annual rate last quarter in the clearest sign to date that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession