U.S. Conference of Mayors Opening Press Conference
Mayors spoke to reporters and released the 2012 State of Metro Economies report. It found that many cities continued to struggle and could… read more
Mayors spoke to reporters and released the 2012 State of Metro Economies report. It found that many cities continued to struggle and could take five years to fully recover. They called on Congress to help their areas and the nation recover more quickly, with Los Angeles Mayor Villaragosa (D) criticizing congressional inaction and comparing it to the Italian merchant captain who had recently abandoned his passengers. close
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