What does it mean to be long-term unemployed? Stories from this week
Congress is debating over raising the debt ceiling and meanwhile, Americans are struggling everyday with the harsh realities of the troubled economy. This week we spoke with individuals who have battled unemployment or temporary jobs for years. Today we compiled their stories into one segment.
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