Economy

U.S. growth is picking up despite the federal deficit.

Charge on bank accounts still must be ratified by legislature.

Charge on bank accounts still must be ratified by legislature.

Labor Department says 3.69 million positions were waiting to be filled in January.

Labor Department says 3.69 million positions were waiting to be filled in January.

Week's issuance of about $25 bln was down from $35.2 bln last week.