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2011-09-15 Economy

U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Rise to 428,000, Highest Level Since June

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Posted by Beavis 2011-09-15 08:39|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 The next "economist" that says unexpectedly after another jobs report is going to get whacked up the bonce with my shoe.

Posted by DarthVader 2011-09-15 10:40|| 2011-09-15 10:40|| Front Page Top

#2 I expect this trend to continue for at least another year.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2011-09-15 10:52|| 2011-09-15 10:52|| Front Page Top

#3 If a Republican is elected, the headlines will change to "Jobless claims fell less than expected"

Posted by Frozen Al 2011-09-15 11:17|| 2011-09-15 11:17|| Front Page Top

#4 ...and don't forget the unemployed homeless who'll magically reappear if a Trunk is elected. I'm sure the MSM will resurrect one of their favorite poster boys.

Posted by Procopius2k 2011-09-15 12:05|| 2011-09-15 12:05|| Front Page Top

#5 Fewer people are employed (as a percentage of the population) now than during the depth of the 2009 recession when the (official) unemployment rate was 10.2%.
Employment-Population Ratio

Posted by Eohippus Phater7165 2011-09-15 13:16|| 2011-09-15 13:16|| Front Page Top

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