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As the auto industry in America continues to shrink, hordes of workers struggle to acquire new skills, find new occupations and live on less than they made during the better times of U.S. manufacturing. Tom Persinger, 39, moved in with his parents after losing his job with GM.

By Peter Whoriskey

World Bank Issues New Warnings

Trade protectionism may threaten recovery from a global recession by leading to the sort of tariffs that worsened the Great Depression, the bank's president says.

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Frugal Travelers Drawn to D.C.

A private, nonprofit alliance of area businesses launch an advertising campaign with local visitors in mind, pushing the District and surrounding areas as a budget-friendly vacation spot.

By Emma L. Carew

Recession Brings a Chance at Gains

Accessible to middle-class families, Silver Spring-based Choice Hotels looks well positioned to take advantage of the current economy, but the company faces some of the same headwinds that the rest of the lodging industry is seeing.

By Thomas Heath

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New Ideas for a New Economy

As the auto industry in America continues to shrink, hordes of workers struggle to acquire new skills, find new occupations and live on less than they made during the better times of U.S. manufacturing. Tom Persinger, 39, moved in with his parents after losing his job with GM.

By Peter Whoriskey

Trade protectionism may threaten recovery from a global recession by leading to the sort of tariffs that worsened the Great Depression, the bank's president says.

By Thomas Heath

A private, nonprofit alliance of area businesses launch an advertising campaign with local visitors in mind, pushing the District and surrounding areas as a budget-friendly vacation spot.

By Emma L. Carew

Accessible to middle-class families, Silver Spring-based Choice Hotels looks well positioned to take advantage of the current economy, but the company faces some of the same headwinds that the rest of the lodging industry is seeing.

By Thomas Heath

MORE BUSINESS NEWS

ECONOMIC CRISIS HEADLINES

STEVEN PEARLSTEIN

| When taking stock of seemingly rosy economic news, don't mistake the sparklers for fireworks.

KIM HART

| Biotech start-ups show dedication, line up again for tax credits.

SMALL CHANGE

| Ylan Q. Mui and Nancy Trejos offer daily tips and information about living in these frugal times.

MICHELLE SINGLETARY

| One of the most difficult things I have to contend with when working with people in financial distress is their sense of entitlement.

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