Michigan lawmakers enjoyed a smoother road this year, avoiding their bruising tax battles of 2007. But the national recession and deteriorating financial health of the Detroit automakers may bring even stiffer challenges in 2009.
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) -- Governor Granholm says the struggling economy means the state's budget may need to be cut.
by Tony Tagliavia
Analysis: While both vice presidential candidates succeeded in their only debate, the stakes were much higher for Sarah Palin. So, in the contest of low expectations, Palin won.
Pressing urgently for a massive financial bailout, President Bush says the nation faces a "long and painful recession" if Congress fails to act. He says "our entire economy is in danger."
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