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Washington Post: Sequester Means 11 Percent Cut in Unemployment Benefits
The fiscal battle in Washington that led to $85 billion in spending cuts across the federal government has not spared unemployment benefits for almost two million out-of-work Americans, who are being hit by an 11 percent reduction in payments this fiscal year.
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- Economic Mobility Project
Hard Choices: Navigating the Economic Shock of Unemployment
This report examines how American families cope with unexpected financial setbacks, with a focus on how periods of unemployment affect family economic security and mobility.
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States Hope for Rebound in Construction
Construction jobs are slowing coming back to the states hit hardest by the recession and that includes states you might not think of, like Idaho. more
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- Economic Mobility Project
How Much Protection Does a College Degree Afford?
This report provides an in-depth look at young college graduates’ employment opportunities as compared to less-educated groups. more
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- Stateline Story
Continuing U.S. Trend, North Carolina Helps Military Spouses With Licensing
Governor Bev Perdue signed into law Tuesday (July 24) legislation aimed at helping military spouses land jobs after they arrive at North Carolina military bases, continuing a trend in statehouses to reduce barriers of entry into the workforce for military spouses across the U.S. Under the law, military spouses tr
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