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Today made it tougher. yes, the economy is growing, but at a very, very motdest rate. not good for the party in power in a big election year. a leaked obama administration memo suggesting ways to bypass the congress to allow illegal immigrants to stay in the united states and get legal status. the president's conservative critics have a catchy headline. the amnesty memo. 95 days and yes, you bet, we're counting. immigration in a moment. let's begin with the economy. the unemployment rate nationally 9.5%. in michigan it is 13.2. the president knows unless people begin to feel better about t...

Highlighting the economy and job creation. he will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a plant that will manufacture batteries for chevrolet and ford electric cars. that plant actually got $151 million in stimulus cash. michigan governor jennifer granholm says the project will create 6,000 jobs and the state, by the way, has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. it's 13.2%. the president is due to speak at 1:30 p.m. eastern time. we will bring you his remarks on msnbc. the presieunt heads to michigan after getting positive news this morning on the job's front. new claims for un...