U.S. shed 651,000 jobs in February

Mar. 6, 2009
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that the national unemployment rate jumped to 8.1 percent last month, its highest total in 25 years. The economy has now hemorrhaged more than 4.4 million jobs since the recession started in December 2007.

Immigrants and the Recession

Feb. 24, 2009
Tomorrow, I'll have a story on the air about a new immigrant to the US from China--and the tough competition she's facing looking for work.‚  In reporting the story I've run across a lot of ‚ interesting research about how immigrants are faring during the recession.‚ 

Majority not worried about being laid off

Feb. 10, 2009
A new Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans aren't worried about being laid-off--but 41% of people say they have friends or relatives who have lost jobs.‚ ‚  From the same‚  poll:

Illinois unemployment climbs to 7.6%

Jan. 23, 2009
If you're out of work right now...you aren't alone.‚ 

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