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Unemployment rate falls in two-thirds of U.S. states - LubbockOnline.com

2012-05-20
NewsdayUnemployment rate falls in two-thirds of U.S. statesLubbockOnline.comBy CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of US states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country. And in many states, unemployment has fallen well below ...California unemployment dips to 10.9 percentSan Francisco ChronicleUnemployment Takes a Dip in Bay AreaPatch.comUnemployment falls in two thirds of US statesGreat Falls TribuneWashington Postall 1,219 news articles »

Greeks' crisis is personal as well as political as country reels from debt ... - Washington Post

2012-05-19
Greeks' crisis is personal as well as political as country reels from debt ...Washington PostATHENS, Greece — Like many Greeks left unemployed by their country's economic tailspin, Dimitris Spachos finds it easier to talk about his nation's problems than his own. Enormous debt accumulated over decades sent the country into a recession so deep ...and more »

Consequences of unemployment are economic, emotional - Chicago Daily Herald

2012-05-20
Consequences of unemployment are economic, emotionalChicago Daily HeraldProfessionals, white collar workers, blue collar workers, Hispanics, blacks, whites, men, women, old, young — all groups in our society are found among the ranks of the unemployed. I have friends who, after 20 years of loyal service to their companies ...

College grads, unemployment, college irrelevance - Washington Times

2012-05-19
Washington TimesCollege grads, unemployment, college irrelevanceWashington TimesPhoto: AP NATCHITOCHES, La., May 18, 2012 — An analysis of government data indicates that half of recent college graduates are either unemployed or underemployed. “Unemployed” is reasonably self-evident. “Underemployed” means basically that they have ...

Unemployment rates improve - KPCnews.com

2012-05-19
Unemployment rates improveKPCnews.comINDIANAPOLIS — Unemployment rates improved significantly in April throughout the four counties of northeast Indiana, according to a state report Friday. Steuben County, which had the area's highest unemployment in March at 9.7 percent, saw the ...Indiana unemployment rate drops to 7.9 percentIndianapolis StarMuncie's unemployment rate drops by nearly a percentage pointMuncie Star PressUnemployment rate drops to 7.9%South Bend Tribuneall 7 news articles »

S.J. unemployment rate drops sharply - Stockton Record

2012-05-19
S.J. unemployment rate drops sharplyStockton RecordBy Reed Fujii San Joaquin County's job market brightened in April as the annual spring surge of farm hiring helped push the unemployment rate down sharply to 15.4 percent from 16.7 percent in March and the April 2011 estimate of 17 percent, ...and more »

U.K. Unemployment Extends Decline in Sign of Stabilization - San Francisco Chronicle

2012-05-16
Telegraph.co.ukU.K. Unemployment Extends Decline in Sign of StabilizationSan Francisco ChronicleMay 16 (Bloomberg) -- UK jobless claims fell for a second month in April and a wider measure of unemployment dropped in the first quarter, providing further evidence of stability in the labor market. Jobless-benefit claims fell by 13700 from March, ...UK unemployment falls by 45000BBC NewsUnemployment falls unexpectedly but worse 'still to come'Telegraph.co.ukSurprise fall in U.K. jobless count rate in AprilMarketWatchThe Press Association -ITNall 623 news articles »

US Unemployment Aid Applications Stay at 370000 - ABC News

2012-05-17
ABC NewsUS Unemployment Aid Applications Stay at 370000ABC NewsThe number of people seeking US unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting modest but steady gains in the job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly unemployment aid applications stayed at a seasonally adjusted 370000, ...Ahead of the Bell: US Unemployment BenefitsCBS NewsJobless claims steady, mid-Atlantic factories sagReutersUS Jobless Claims Hold SteadyWall Street JournalSan Francisco Chronicle -msnbc.comall 583 news articles »

Unemployment Rate Ticks Down in L.A. County - Patch.com

2012-05-19
Unemployment Rate Ticks Down in L.A. CountyPatch.comThe seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Los Angeles County dropped to 11.6 percent in April, down from 11.8 percent in March. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Los Angeles County dropped to 11.6 ...Unemployment drops significantly in Santa Clarita, LA CountySignalall 6 news articles »

Ohio unemployment rate decreases for 9th consecutive month, remains below ... - Washington Post

2012-05-18
Plain DealerOhio unemployment rate decreases for 9th consecutive month, remains below ...Washington PostCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's unemployment rate has dropped for the ninth month in a row, a trend that continues to place the state below the national rate, officials said Friday. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services said that seasonally adjusted ...Ohio's unemployment rate down, but manufacturing losses concern manyPlain DealerBusiness Tri-State: Ohio unemployment rate down for 9th month straightHuntington Herald DispatchOhio gas price, jobless rate dips good for Obama as GOP economic stories clashExaminer.comWTAP-TV -Middletown Journal -WTOV Steubenvilleall 13 news articles »

Unemployment rate falls in two-thirds of US states

2012-05-18
The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.

Unemployment rates fall in two-thirds of US states

2012-05-18
Unemployment rates fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.

California unemployment dips to 10.9 percent

2012-05-19
California's unemployment rate dipped slightly in April to 10.9 percent, the state said Friday. The nation's unemployment rate also fell, to 8.1 percent. The state's jobless rate had dropped below 11 percent during the... Presented By: Avoid the hassle of sheet labels.    Say goodbye to sheet label hassles. The DYMO® LabelWriter® 450 Turbo creates labels with customizable, individual addresses ...

State unemployment rates in April, at a glance

2012-05-18
The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.And in many states, unemployment has fallen well ...

Alaska unemployment hits 6.9 percent

2012-05-18
Alaska's unemployment rate last month dropped to 6.9 percent, its lowest level since December 2008.

SC unemployment down again to 8.8 percent in April

2012-05-18
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped for a ninth straight month, in part because fewer people without a job are out looking for one.

Area unemployment rates were mixed in April

2012-05-18
Unemployment levels in April fell in the District, increased slightly in Maryland and remained steady in Virginia, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Friday. The spring tourist season brought Virginia several thousand jobs in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Both Virginia and Maryland lost jobs in professional and business services, which may be connected to a ...

Colorado unemployment rises to 7.9 percent; fewer jobs created

2012-05-18
Colorado's unemployment rate edged up to 7.9 percent in April, and the state added 1,500 fewer payroll jobs during the month than it did a month earlier, the state reported Friday.

Unemployment rate falls in two-thirds of U.S. states

2012-05-19
The unemployment rate fell in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.

US unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000

2012-05-19
US unemployment aid applications stay at 370,000 Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 05:59 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting steady gains in the job market. The Labor Department ...

Bank's no Ally for NY homeowners: Unemployment caused the Westchester family to miss mortgage payments and seek ... http://t.co/vH1tcHW4

2012-05-20
Bank's no Ally for NY homeowners: Unemployment caused the Westchester family to miss mortgage payments and seek ... http://t.co/vH1tcHW4

RT @Pastrydog: Pine Ridge SD - unemployment rate 90%, average family income $6000/year. Shame on the USA.

2012-05-20
RT @Pastrydog: Pine Ridge SD - unemployment rate 90%, average family income $6000/year. Shame on the USA.

California's bad dream: Budget deficit hits $16B, unemployment 11%, businesses exit - HUMAN EVENTS http://t.co/RgAgKHdF via @humanevents

2012-05-20
California's bad dream: Budget deficit hits $16B, unemployment 11%, businesses exit - HUMAN EVENTS http://t.co/RgAgKHdF via @humanevents

Unemployment falls to 2.63m a drop of 45k the Office for National Statistics announced. Jobless rate -8.2%, Youth employment -17k to 1.02m

2012-05-20
Unemployment falls to 2.63m a drop of 45k the Office for National Statistics announced. Jobless rate -8.2%, Youth employment -17k to 1.02m

@MuhdNurSyahiran Unemployment pon boleh tahan jugak..

2012-05-20
@MuhdNurSyahiran Unemployment pon boleh tahan jugak..

Pine Ridge SD - unemployment rate 90%, average family income $6000/year. Shame on the USA.

2012-05-20
Pine Ridge SD - unemployment rate 90%, average family income $6000/year. Shame on the USA.

RT @CollegeGradLeah: Many college students are facing high levels of Unemployment PLEASE RT @RevRunWisdom

2012-05-20
RT @CollegeGradLeah: Many college students are facing high levels of Unemployment PLEASE RT @RevRunWisdom

RT @FunnyJokeBook: I don't know what's higher. Food prices, the sky, gas, cell phone bills, unemployment, Wiz Khalifa, or that damn Charlie Sheen.

2012-05-20
RT @FunnyJokeBook: I don't know what's higher. Food prices, the sky, gas, cell phone bills, unemployment, Wiz Khalifa, or that damn Charlie Sheen.

NEW LEAK BY @REALRAPSKEEM "LOVIN' ME" [http://t.co/3uBSCYBe] OFF THE "UNEMPLOYMENT" MIXTAPE DROPPING RT

2012-05-20
NEW LEAK BY @REALRAPSKEEM "LOVIN' ME" [http://t.co/3uBSCYBe] OFF THE "UNEMPLOYMENT" MIXTAPE DROPPING RT

Krugman: Spain and others will have to go though periods of massive unemployment to drive down costs http://t.co/OiGz2IEF #Kindle

2012-05-20
Krugman: Spain and others will have to go though periods of massive unemployment to drive down costs http://t.co/OiGz2IEF #Kindle

You know you have a shitty job when you would actually get excited to stand in line at the unemployment office

2012-05-20
You know you have a shitty job when you would actually get excited to stand in line at the unemployment office

State Unemployment Rates decline in 37 states in April http://t.co/XeL76HSd

2012-05-20
State Unemployment Rates decline in 37 states in April http://t.co/XeL76HSd

@MuhdNurSyahiran belum ..pening pala akuh.kau pilih mana ..?Food safely or Unemployment ..?

2012-05-20
@MuhdNurSyahiran belum ..pening pala akuh.kau pilih mana ..?Food safely or Unemployment ..?

#HowToMakePeopleMad post that u working its hard out here unemployment way up!

2012-05-20
#HowToMakePeopleMad post that u working its hard out here unemployment way up!

RT @garygravy: Looks like the unemployment lifestyle is getting a bit tight. Oh well, Swan and Gillard will borrow some more cash that will fix it. #auspol

2012-05-20
RT @garygravy: Looks like the unemployment lifestyle is getting a bit tight. Oh well, Swan and Gillard will borrow some more cash that will fix it. #auspol