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As we head into the next year and the 112th Congress, understanding the data behind our economic recovery will be crucial if the economy is to grow and strengthen. A closer look at how states fared in 2010 as well as how they fared during the last four recessions can be a useful guide to both Republicans and Democrats who are serious about shaping strong, smart, and strategic job-creation policies in 2011.

Simply put, the Great Recession of 2007-09 was the worst post-World War II recession, and this fact is substantiated in a recent report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee.

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