Evidence mounts recession's grip is easing

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Business  Fri, 08/28/2009 - 04:52

With unemployment aid claims stubbornly high, Americans may benefit little from a recovery if jobs remain scarce.Evidence is mounting that the longest recession since World War II is losing its grip on the U.S. economy.

The government will release data on consumer spending and income today.



 

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