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Friday, June 26, 2009

Recession can be even tougher for low-income families


Minneapolis — Families of every economic stripe have had a tough time during the recession, and recovering may take a long time. For those who were already living on the financial edge before the recession hit, the economic blows can be even more punishing.

If the recession has pulled the rug out from under people, it has pulled the rug, the floorboards and whole foundation out from under a woman we'll call Cheryl. She asked us to use a pseudonym because she's ashamed that she, her husband, and four daughters are homeless and has been keeping it a secret.

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