The Institute for Supply Management said its index of manufacturing activity rose to 50.7 in December from 49.5 in the previous month. November's reading was the lowest reading since July 2009, one month after the recession ended.
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Manufacturing expanded slightly last month
The Associated Press
January 2, 2013
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