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Economic stress reaches summit
In December 2009, economic stress reached the highest point since the recession began in December 2007, indicates analysis of conditions in more than 3,100 U.S. counties.
It is reported that, in states such as Alaska, Wyoming and Montana -- regions that typically withstand economic hardships -- the effect of job losses in part influenced a drop in energy and mining exploration.
And, foreclosure and bankruptcy rates continued to climb as the national unemployment rate held steady, the Associated Press reports.
It is reported that, in states such as Alaska, Wyoming and Montana -- regions that typically withstand economic hardships -- the effect of job losses in part influenced a drop in energy and mining exploration.
And, foreclosure and bankruptcy rates continued to climb as the national unemployment rate held steady, the Associated Press reports.
