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For growing numbers of struggling U.S. cities, the downturn has arrived

MARCH 4, 2020 | by Heather Gillers | THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

By Heather Gillers, includes “A decade of growth in the U.S. economy allowed cities to patch fiscal holes left by the financial crisis and recession. A surprising number now see new signs of trouble. … Bringing an economic recovery to Harvey will be a huge challenge, said City Councilwoman Shirley Drewenski, a college administrator. Her 3-bedroom house, built by her parents, was valued at $46,580 by the county assessor’s office, less than what she paid for her new car. …”

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