Michigan job shortage splits families in Flint area
The Flint Journal reports families like Tara Provost and her five children living in cramped housing while husband Gerald works 630 miles away in Kansas due to Michigan's weak automotive economy. Many residents take out of state jobs, unable to sell homes, awaiting GM funding. Others like Richard Sadler and Dawn Milliken relocate for work or schooling, maintaining two households and stressing family ties.
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Obama outlines post-bubble growth model for recovery
President Obama urged patience through the recession while describing a future post-bubble growth model emphasizing steadier economic expansion. Summers cited modest signs of stabilization in consumer spending as Wall Street rallied with a week of gains, yet no clear end to the downturn. Trade data showed a six year low deficit, and China warned over U.S. debt holdings as officials urged optimism and confidence to spur investments.
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