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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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Fast food takes off during tough times

A string of fast food chains in South Los Angeles

As the economy slides down, burgers sales start sizzling. Jeremy Hobson reports as a part of an ongoing series of unusual economic indicators.

A string of fast food chains line a street in South Los Angeles. (David McNew/Getty Images)

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