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		SPOTLIGHT: Survey Shows Significant Local Government Jobs Losses
		New survey research shows that local governments are now facing a fiscal crisis that will force job losses approaching 500,000 and significant cuts in much-needed public services. NLC, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Counties jointly released the survey results. Full Press Release Research Brief: Local Governments Cutting Jobs and Services NLC has called on city leaders to urge their House and Senate members to co-sponsor the Local Jobs for America Act. Sample Letter \| Sample Resolution

NLC to Offer Economic Development Assistance
NLC and Northeastern University’s Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy are launching the Economic Development Partnership. Press Release
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New Guide Available on the Role of Local Elected Officials in Economic Development

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NLC, Brookings Co-Host Forum on City Fiscal Conditions
NLC Survey Finds Cities' Financial Conditions Worsen
2009 City Fiscal Conditions Report Full Press Release

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