US economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth eyed

The 777 factory line, left, is seen next to the 787 line, right, at Boeing’s Everett Production Facility Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Everett, Wash. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times via AP, Pool)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% ann… [2364 chars]