Economy carries momentum into the 2nd quarter. More good economic news, after last week's announcement that the economy grew at a strong rate of 4.8% in the first quarter. Strong economic activity has continued into the current quarter. Numbers for the month of April show that manufacturing activity is up, construction spending is at a record high, and consumer spending increased despite high energy prices. Inflation is a concern, but it is far less severe than some have predicted it would be. Here is the AP story:

http://finance.myway.com/jsp/nw/nwdt_rt.jsp?section=news&feed=ap&src=601&news_id=ap-d8hb74c81&date=20060501

Need I say it again? This is boom time, folks, and don't let liberals tell you otherwise.