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Who Do You Think Are the Winners (and Losers) in the Recession?

Posted March 13, 2009
<center><b><a href="http://www.usnews.com/listings/recession-winners/0-recession-winners">Slideshow: 10 Recession Winners</a></b></center> <center><b><a href="http://www.usnews.com/listings/more-recession-winners/0-recession-winners">Slideshow: 10 More Recession Winners</a></b></center> <center><b><a href="http://www.usnews.com/listings/ten-not-so-recession-proof-industries/introduction">Slideshow: 10 Not So Recession-Proof Industries</a></b></center>

The recession is hurting many families and companies across the country, but there are a few bright spots.

We've identified 10 industries that are clearly benefiting from the recession and 10 more industries that seem to be riding out the recession with aplomb.

We've also revealed 10 industries that were long believed to be "recession-proof" but have proven to be about as reliable as an asset-backed security.

Who else do you think is a recession winner? And who are the biggest recession losers?

Join the discussion in the comments section below.

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