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Foreclosed properties hold back US economy
As more homes than ever face feared bank seizures, economists struggle to solve complex problem.
Last Modified: 21 Dec 2011 23:10

Most economists agree the housing crisis remains the biggest obstacle to economic recovery in the US.

But there's no consensus on how best to fix it and the rate of foreclosed properties has hit a record high.

Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from Rochester, New York.
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