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Long-term unemployment gets...longer
Sabri Ben-Achour Apr 5, 2013
Even as the U.S. economy is adding jobs, nearly five million people have been out of work for at least six months, and figures show their wait to return to the workforce is growing.
Unemployment claims drop to five-year low
Jeremy Hobson Mar 7, 2013
The Dow is still in record territory in early trading this morning. The surge comes on the heels of strong jobs data from the Labor Department, which show applications for unemployment benefits have fallen to a five-year low.
Sequester cuts get real for unemployed Americans
Kai Ryssdal Mar 1, 2013
The sequester will mean cuts to the unemployment checks people depend on to pay bills.
Sequester to hit long-term unemployment benefits
Jeff Tyler Feb 28, 2013
When state unemployment benefits run out, federal long-term unemployment payments kick in. But sequester budget cuts could reduce those payments, putting the squeeze on those who can least afford it.
Superstorm Sandy's impact on jobs
Diane Swonk Dec 6, 2012
Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week. Claims fell for the third straight week. What role did superstorm Sandy play in the fall in unemployment claims?
Worries grow over cuts to unemployment aid
David Gura Nov 26, 2012
During the recession, Congress lengthened unemployment aid to a maximum of 99 weeks. If not renewed, the current extension will expire at the end of the year.
Good news for the U.S., bad news for Europe
Stacey Vanek Smith Apr 5, 2012
While the U.S. reported the lowest number of applicants for unemployment benefits last month, Spain is reviving worries about the situation in Europe.
Payroll tax cut, benefit extension a type of stimulus
Heidi N. Moore Feb 15, 2012
A tentative deal has been reached to extend the payroll tax cut, as well as some unemployment benefits and Medicare payments. As the economy stays sluggish, we're in an era of seemingly endless government stimulus.
Congress extends unemployment benefits
Betsey Stevenson Feb 15, 2012
But commentator Betsey Stevenson says they're only just masking the need to reform how we help the unemployed.
What the end of jobless benefits means to one unemployed worker
Kai Ryssdal Dec 21, 2011
Stephanie Elsenpeter has been unemployed for over a year. Her jobless benefits will run out in January. So what's she going to do?
