In todays news we see more of the same for the United States. Our economey is taking a hit and it isn't over yet. Here is the latest news from Washington: "The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its projection for economic growth this year, citing damage from the double blows of a housing slump and credit crunch. It said it also expects higher unemployment and inflation." Yahoo News Feb. 20th, 2008. If they tell you things will get better for America you had better read chapter 2 from my book. While the forecast for America keeps looking at grim figures what is happening in the EU (European Union). ? Projections for the EU show there is more growth expected for the Union.