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Feb. jobless figures down but concerns rise over govt. cuts

March 15, 2011 By John Wojcik

The nation's official unemployment rate declined ever so slightly for the third straight month in February, down 0.1 percent to 8.9 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced last week.

Unemployment compensation could add billions more to Fla. economy

March 4, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Unemployment compensation acts as one of the most efficient stimulus programs, pumping more than $9 billion into the local economy.

Women take lead in fight for jobs

March 2, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Women'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.

Help wanted: no jobless need apply

February 18, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Unemployment has hovered at 10 percent for months, yet employers are refusing to hire the jobless.

GOP seeks immediate cut in Dept of Labor budget

February 15, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

House 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.