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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs
Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
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Unemployment benefits 101: four basic questions answered
Like last year, Congress is debating whether to reauthorize extended unemployment insurance. At stake as early a January are benefits for some 1.8 million Americans who currently receive unemployment. Here are the different scenarios and ramifications of what could happen:
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Congress lets unemployment benefits expire: 'What now' and six other questions
Over 2 million unemployed people awoke Wednesday to the prospect that they may no longer have unemployment checks to help them pay rent or buy food and gas.
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Robert Reich
Job numbers don't tell the whole storyThere are jobs being created, but they aren't the right kind of jobs.
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Nine states don't give maximum unemployment benefits: Does yours?
Extended unemployment benefits – after the first 26 weeks – are paid by Uncle Sam, but only if states pass legislation allowing it. So far, 37 states and D.C. are on board, four have unemployment levels too low to qualify, and nine just haven't taken action.
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Unemployment jumps, job creation slows. Is economic stall-out here?
Unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent, as US economy gained a disappointing 39,000 jobs last month, versus 172,000 in October. The news may prod Congress toward more stimulus spending.
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Congress lets unemployment benefits expire: 'What now' and six other questions
Over 2 million unemployed people awoke Wednesday to the prospect that they may no longer have unemployment checks to help them pay rent or buy food and gas.
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When unemployment extensions end, a movement rises: the 99ers
The growing ranks of the long-term jobless are clamoring for more jobless benefits. Will anyone listen?
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The Daily Reckoning
What will it take to get America fully employed again?The US economy is only creating half the jobs it would need to to move back towards full employment. At this rate, replacing the lost jobs will take until 2020.
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Unemployment extension 101: Why now is a good time for temp jobs
New federal unemployment extension benefits removed penalties for many people working temp jobs. What are the hottest temp jobs? Do they offer medical? We answer your questions.
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Unemployment extension 101: how health care is affected
Congress excluded a subsidy for 'COBRA' from the unemployment-benefits extension. As of June 1, thousands of unemployed face higher insurance costs.
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Unemployment extension 101: what you need to know
The Senate passed an unemployment extension Wednesday evening. Who is eligible? Is it retroactive to June 2? When will the checks be in the mail? We cover the basics.
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The New Economy
Unemployment benefits: Why Obama keeps pushing to extend themJobless Americans were eligible for up to 99 weeks of unemployment benefits until early June. President Obama urged Congress to keep them at that record level through November.
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Is any work better than no work? Not for unemployment benefits.
Unemployed Americans who take parttime or temp work may find that their unemployment benefits get cut after that job ends. It's a disincentive to work, but Congress is moving to remedy that.
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Jim Bunning delays vote; unemployed face first week without check
With Sen. Jim Bunning blocking a vote on extending unemployment benefits, some 205,000 Americans will not get a check this week, says the National Employment Law Project.
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The New Economy
Seven states hit hard by Jim Bunning's delay on unemployment benefitsIf Congress doesn't overcome Sen. Jim Bunning's resistance to extending unemployment benefits, more than 10,000 unemployed Americans in each of seven states will lose benefits starting this week.
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Storm dumps snow on Mid-Atlantic, closing airports and government
With major airports and the federal government shut down, effects from this week's snow storm will linger beyond the time needed to dig out. The unemployed may be impacted by Congress' snow days, unless lawmakers are able to rush through a bill extending their benefits.
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Unemployed for six months or more – and still looking for a job
The number of long-term unemployed – 6.1 million – is the most since the US started keeping track in 1948. Here is a look at some of these people as they search for a job.
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Job cuts totaled 85,000 last month, dashing expectations
US businesses made job cuts in December, when many had expected Friday’s employment report to find a gain in jobs. The unemployment rate remained at 10 percent.
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Obama jobs summit: real help for unemployed, or PR move?
President Obama will host a jobs summit in December to consider strategies for shrinking ranks of the unemployed. What are some options?
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Senate's holiday gift to workers: extended unemployment benefits
The US Senate voted Wednesday to extend unemployment benefits for workers set to lose them by the end of the year. It wanted to be seen as helping working families heading into the holiday season.
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US job losses worse than expected, unemployment now 9.8 percent
Job losses in September amounted to 263,000 – 83,000 more than expected – pushing the unemployment rate up.
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Unemployment rate eases to 9.4 percent
Job losses for July totaled 247,000 – the lowest level since August of last year.
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Unemployment wild card: the 577,000 who gave up job hunts
They aren’t included in July’s unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. But as they start looking for jobs again, the rate could jump.
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US states step up efforts to help jobless
Armed with federal funds, governors have announced new programs ranging from gas vouchers to job training.
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US unemployment highest since 1983
Some 4.4 million jobs have disappeared since the recession began in 2007.
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Extra aid buys laid-off workers a little time
Some stimulus dollars are already circulating but may not provide enough help for the jobless.
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To minimize layoffs, employers cut worker hours
The practice is spreading as the US unemployment rate hits 7.6 percent.
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