Some clever schemes have paid off for cash-strapped towns

According to the "Adversity Index," produced by MSNBC.com and Moody's Economy.com, 9 out of 10 metro areas in the U.S. are in recession, with 0 areas in recovery.

In light of such dire statistics, it's hard to imagine that there's anything individuals can do to help get the nation out from underneath the economic crisis.

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