Economists say the manufacturing sector must improve before the nation emerges from recession.But there was more dismal economic news on that front last week.A survey of purchasing managers showed losses in midwest manufacturing for the second month in a row.This week in Milwaukee owners of smaller manufacturing firms will meet to talk about how they can lift their industries out of the doldrums.Patty Murray has more.
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