"We have seen some diminution." But even if the U.S.economy is losing jobs at a slower pace than half a year ago, the overall unemployment picture remains bleak, according to Stuart Hoffman, chief economist at PNC Financial Services Group.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

Houston is a little more laid-back, the pace is slower

休斯顿有点悠闲，城市节奏较慢。

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