unemployment
Unemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy
March 4, 2011Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.
Read moreWomen take lead in fight for jobs
March 2, 2011Women's rights activists note that, while the jobs crisis is harming all sectors of society, women and girls are being hit especially hard. Despite recent recovery efforts the unemployment rate among women has increased.
Read moreHelp wanted: no jobless need apply
February 18, 2011Unemployment has hovered at 10 percent for months, yet employers are refusing to hire the jobless.
Read moreGOP seeks immediate cut in Dept of Labor budget
February 15, 2011House Republicans are seeking large cuts in domestic programs for the rest of this fiscal year - including 21 percent from the Labor Department - and they promise more to come next year.
Read moreDemocrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers
February 11, 2011Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."
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