Immigrants prop up metro areas

The economic problems have drastically changed the pattern of people moving long distances for housing or jobs, but many large cities are being helped by the number of immigrants who are there. A very interesting piece, be sure to read all of it. - - Donna Poisl

By Haya El Nasser, USA TODAY

The recession has brought a nation built on moving from place to place to a standstill not seen since World War II, but immigration continues in major metropolitan areas, according to a report out today.

Despite a slowdown fueled by fewer jobs in construction and service industries, immigrants are helping metro areas such as Chicago, Miami and New York make up for the net loss of residents to other parts of the USA.
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