recession and to absorb the new workers coming into the workforce. last month the economy lost 85,000 jobs. we still have a long way to go. we'll know friday how the month of january was for the unemployment rate and the jobs loss. >> even the numbers coming down, there are so many people out there hurting. >> i have to tell you, there is this minority view that they cut so sharply that when things turn around they're going to have to hire aggressively. you hope some companies will have to hurry up and hire fast if the economy gains traction. next on the most news in the morning, the best of the best will be in vancouver for the winter olympics. we're not talking about the athletes, but those coming to keep the athletes safe. jean meserve will have a look at the massive security involved. 25 minutes past the hour. [ playing "mary had a little lamb" off-key ]