US consumer borrowing growth up $22.1 billion in November
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans slowed their pace of borrowing slightly in November, but it still grew by a robust $22.1 billion. Solid auto and student loans offset some of the decline in the category that covers credit cards. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that November's figure follows a $25 billion gain in October, which had been