U.s. Economy At "beginnings" Of Recovery: Geithner

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Tue, 09/22/2009 - 8:43am

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday said that the U.S. economy appeared to be picking up steam and G20 leaders gathering in Pittsburgh this week would strive to ensure the recovery was balanced.

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