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Summers: Turnaround date for economy unclear

 
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNNMoney.com) — While touting the administration's economic plan on Friday, President Obama's top economic chief said it was unclear how long the fixes would take to work. Larry Summers, director of Obama's National Economic Council, explained the administration's multi-pronged attack to stimulate the economy, help homeowners struggling to pay mortgages and relieve financial markets. But [...] (link)

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