This graph illistrates the 1% gains/losses during the recession. As you can see, while many American's lost during this time, the 1% actually increased their economic wealth. They did, however, lose at first, but gained it back plus some. The link below, from Salon.com, covers this elite group and their constant gain of wealth even during hard times when the rest of of Americans struggle.
Welcome to the 1 Percent Recovery
