The economy continued its downward slide during the second three months of the year, though it wasn't as weak as during the first quarter.

The gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 1% according to a second analysis released by the Commerce Department today. Last month, the department issued a "preliminary estimate" also calculated it at 1%.

The GDP fell 6.4% during the first quarter of 2009.

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