US companies rebuilt stockpiles at a slower pace in December, dragging on economic growth By Washington Examiner February 13, 2013 3:01 pm FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint WASHINGTON (AP) — US companies rebuilt stockpiles at a slower pace in December, dragging on economic growth. Related Content Foreign Policy State Department says it warned US journalist of threats against her before abduction Congressional Thune-aligned PAC stays on sidelines as Cornyn slips in Texas runoff Justice Judge orders California to pay hefty attorney fees after loss in school secret gender transition case State Florida Democrats push voter registration program after flipping two seats: Report White House WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive order cracking down on mail-in voting