WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top White House economic adviser Lawrence Summers said on Thursday the U.S. recovery has a long way to go but the economy is far healthier now than it was a year ago.
Summers Says Economy Healthier Now Than Year Ago
Reuters: Business News, Reuters: Business
Thu, 06/24/2010 - 6:35am
Topics: economic recovery economy lawrence summers
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