Assessing the state of the economy
Consumers are spending less, unemployment is climbing, the credit crunch is complicating matters, and energy prices are at record highs.
Meanwhile, top policymakers in Washington have proposed reforms to toughen rules for mortgage brokers, lenders and credit agencies. Midday examines the latest news on the economy.
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