99ers

For many, federal unemployment benefits will expire sooner than expected

Congress extended federal unemployment benefits in February, but, it came with a reduction in the weeks of aid. Many who are unemployed will lose their benefits sooner than expected — as soon as next month. With the recent spike in unemployment numbers, the debate continues over the best way to handle the country’s jobless.

Weak demand for new workers keeps long-term unemployment high

Senate: Unemployment extension for all states

Global Politics
The World

Tax Cut and Unemployment Deal Won’t Help ’99ers’

The World

Two million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits

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The World

How much does job training actually help with unemployment

Global Politics

What they also need are jobs. In an effort to help people improve their chances of finding work, the government has allotted more than $4 billion for job training programs. But are those programs working? And who are they helping?

The World

Where did your job go? Economists can’t answer

Conflict & Justice

With unemployment still high and practically no job growth, we’re asking: where have all the jobs gone?

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