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- Unemployment Rate at Low of 8.3 PercentObama was welcomed with good news upon hearing that unemployment was at 8.3%, a rate that hasn't been reached since Obama's initial months in office. Most analysts argue that this can only bolster his re-election campaign.
- Unemployment Rates Fall, but Voters Are Still Faced with a Difficult DecisionThe nation's unemployment rates have fallen for the first time in years, but even with the fall, unemployment rates are still the lowest they have been during any presidential election since the Great Depression. Voters are now facing a difficult decision
Actual Unemployment Rate Soars Above 25 PercentA close look at labor statistics shows that the actual unemployment rate is at least double, and perhaps almost three times what the government claims it to be.- BLS Uses Obama Fuzzy Math to Fake New 8.6% Unemployment NumberWe added 120,000 new jobs, 315,000 people stopped looking and we had 402,000 new jobless claims and The Bureau of Labor Statistics still claims unemployment fell to 8.6 percent.
- The Link Between Unemployment and Expungement LawsDear America, I have just solved your unemployment problem. You're welcome.
- Oh-bama, You Are on the Way to Create HistoryWe have several economic measuring sticks and one is the misery index. According to that index Obama is on the way to surpass President Carter.
- Employment is Creating a New Class Divide in TexasThe employable class is college-educated, skilled and adept at technology. The new unemployable class lacks education, doesn't have skills or hasn't kept their skills current.
- Are There Flaws in the Unemployment Data? Maybe?The unemployment rate, as provided by the Department of Labor, may not reflect reality.
CNN Video Claims Racism for 16% Black Unemployment, but Ignores Other FiguresBlack American unemployment rate tops 16%... twice that of whites. Once again, it's all the white man's fault. But what about the Asian unemployment rate that's even lower than the white one?
Best Cities to Live in America (2011)This article ranks the best cities to live in America based on each city's cumulative z-score across five categories: median household income, unemployment rates, crime rates, high school graduation rates, and college graduation rates.
Nearly 2 Million Fewer Americans Have Jobs During Obama Presidency: Trends Decidedly NegativeNearly 2 million fewer Americans are employed and unemployment has soared during the Obama presidency.- Ohio's May Unemployment Rate Demonstrates Business GrowthThe May 2011 unemployment rate in Ohio shows reason from encouragement. Governor Kasich's economic plan and business friendly initiatives offered 12,000 Ohioans an opportunity to once again earn a steady paycheck.
- Yuma Unemployment Rate Rises Above Highest Rate of Great DepressionAs Yuma County's unemployment rate reached historic numbers, the Arizona Legislature failed to extend jobless benefits. A move that is sure to affect Yuma's unemployed.
- The New Natural Unemployment Rate?Businesses claim a lack of skilled labor, coupled with a high minimum wage and unemployment benefits, are the cause of high unemployment. Read what big business doesn't want you to realize...
National Unemployment Rate is Down in 2011: Is the Forecast Bright?The national unemployment rate is at its lowest in two years. Is the growth self-sustaining and how is the job outlook in 2011? Information on what Americans have to look forward to.- Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.4%, Expected to Hold SteadyWith the latest job numbers, it is unclear whether the economy is taking hold or not. Unemployment rate has fallen to 9.4%, partly due to a larger number of Americans giving up hunting for jobs, as well as increased holiday jobs
Did a Large Increase in 99ers Lower the Unemployment Rate for December?What can explain the significant drop in the number of unemployed released in Friday's Department of Labor Report? Will these numbers drive a stake into the heart of a Tier 5 unemployment extension?- Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.4 PercentThe Bureau of Labor Statistics is reporting that the unemployment rate in the United States has dropped from 9.8 percent to 9.4 percent. However, a casual look at the numbers shows that this is terrible news for the long term jobs picture.
- Elders Lowering the Unemployment Rate?An argument that elders who are 70 plus and have done well can begin to create openings for younger would-be employees
- The Unemployment Rate: Understatement of the YearIf you are a U.S. citizen over sixteen and actively looking for work you are considered unemployed. There are so many more characteristics to keep in mind when determining such a complex status.
- Extremely High Unemployment Rate for Blacks and Hispanics a "Call to Arms" in This ElectionEnthusiasm gap or not, the extremely high unemployment rate should be a call to arms for all hands in order to give this president's policies a chance to work
Could Unemployment Rate Stay Above 8% During Barack Obama's Presidency?Given recent sluggishness in the economy and job creation, economists project a persistently high unemployment rate to historically unprecedented levels.- The Push to Keep the Bush Tax Cuts and Less Regulations"The truth is that not even the Franklin Roosevelt administration was as hostile to and ignorant about free enterprise as this administration is," declared magazine publisher and one-time GOP presidential contender Steve Forbes."
- How to Get an Unemployment ExtensionUnemployment benefits can offer you a great relief in between jobs. Particularly, with the unemployment rate being on the rise and reaching 9.3%, getting extension on your unemployment benefits sounds like a great deal.
- Unemployment Extensions and 99er Crisis -- a True Unemployment Rate of Over 28 Percent?TechnoMetrica Market Intelligence, a company that monitors unemployment data, believes that the true unemployed -- and underemployed -- rate is far higher -- over three times higher -- 28.6 percent... What does this mean for the economy?
- Unemployment Rate Should Determine Future Unemployment ExtensionsThe Unemployment Rate should help determine the Unemployment Extensions. Imagine a world where math, not the opinion of 100 Senators, would determine the fate of over 2 million jobless workers.
- Stocks Are Up, but Will the Unemployment Rate Affect the Upward Trend?This is my perspective on why one should stay very very nimble before investing in the stock market today. The unemployment rate is still close to the levels of 2008, and although the market is up, indicators are pointing down.
- States with Lowest Unemployment Rate: North Dakota Still Leading in Latest UpdateNorth Dakota's unemployment rate continues to rank as the lowest in the United States with two other Plains states close behind.
The Obama Administration and UnemploymentThe Obama Administration promised the American people that jobs and the economy would be their primary focus. They spent over a year concentrating on the health care bill, and overlooked the importance of jobs.- Is Indiana Unemployment Rate Improving?The rate of unemployment in Indiana increased in the month of February in 2010. What can Hoosiers expect from the unemployment rate for the rest of 2010?
Desperate Florida Citizens Seek Unemployment Benefits and UpdatesUnemployed workers in Florida seek latest unemployment benefit info as jobless rates top 11 percent.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Unchanged as Economy Losses 36K JobsThe U.S. economy lost another 36,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate held at 9.7% according to the non-farm payroll report.- Flagler County, Florida Unemployment Rate Defies CNN ForecastFlagler County, Florida, cited in 2006 as the fastest growing county in the nation and cited by CNN in 2007 to be one of the "best cities for job growth," now boasts a 16.9% unemployment rate.
One Solution to Black Men EmploymentThe issues and concerns of black male unemployment have been an issue before the economy became unfavorable.- January Unemployment Rate DipsJanuary's unemployment rates are out. Does this make you feel more confident that the economy is improving or do we still have a long way to go?
Red States Have Stronger Job MarketsCorrelation studies demonstrating that Republican Red States have stronger job markets than Democratic Blue States.- The Real Unemployment StoryWhat is really going on with the U.S. Labor market?
- Minnesota Unemployment Brings Good NewsThis article is about the improvement in the Minnesota unemployment numbers.
- Local Unemployment Rate Soars: Hernando County Hit HardWhether you call it a depression or recession seems to depend on where you live. For the people of Hernando County, the numbers are undeniable. This county is in a depression.
- Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate at 8.8% Bests the Nation's Unemployment RateThis article is about the Pennsylvania unemployment and how it relates to the United States.
