Impact of Recession on Local Communities
A hearing was held on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as the need for an economic recovery bill. An eco… read more
A hearing was held on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as the need for an economic recovery bill. An economics professor, the head of a local food bank, and a community action agency director testified about the impact on individuals. Topics included financial aid for college students, the rising percentage of school age children who qualify for free or reduced lunches, and the effects of home foreclosures. close
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Marcia Kreucher Executive Director Community Action Agency (Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties, MI)
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