U.S. News:

This might explain why my collegiate friends can’t get real jobs. Too much competition? BBC News | BUSINESS | US joblessness hits eight-year high

The recession may be over, but we have not recovered. A fine distinction, I know. With most of the major economies still down, it seems like it would be difficult for the U.S. to grow really strong again without bolstering other economies. Then again, I find it amazing the U.S. economy is as strong as it is after accumulating so much debt. BBC News | BUSINESS | US ‘heading for recovery’