Economy

U.S. growth is picking up despite the federal deficit.

Charge on bank accounts still must be ratified by legislature.

Labor Department says 3.69 million positions were waiting to be filled in January.

Week's issuance of about $25 bln was down from $35.2 bln last week.

Bigger-than-expected jobs gain of 236,000 is accompanied by a decline in the jobless rate.

Outstanding commercial paper plunged $42.5 bln in latest week.