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    Posted 10:50 a.m. Wed. , Nov. 25 - If you’ve been looking for work and found yourself muttering that there must be 20 other applicants for the same job, you may have it just about right. Full Article at St. Louis Beacon

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    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC.

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. View Photo »

  4. Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a jump in the unemployment rate to 10.2%. Some economists think we could be looking at 10.5% by early next year. Given these grim forecasts, how do you counsel recent college graduates and others entering the job market for the first time in this em...
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  5. Unemployment Rate for Black Men Reach a Depression Era-Level… How do We Fix It???
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    Joblessness for 16-to-24-year-old black men has reached Great Depression proportions. In October the unemployment rate raised to 34.5 percent, more than three times the rate for the general U.S. population. Full Article at Bossip

  6. House Republicans Ask White House to Stop Touting Inaccurate 'Created or Saved' Job Numbers
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    The nationwide unemployment average has reached 10.2 percent despite the Obama administration’s claims that if the stimulus bill passed it would keep unemployment below 8 percent. Full Article at CNSNews.com

  7. Jobless Rate for Young Black Men: 34.5%
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    (Washington Post) This story was written by V. Dion Haynes. Full Article at CBS News

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    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC.

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. View Photo »

  9. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released today, the U.S. economy has lost 2.8 million jobs since President Obama signed the ’stimulus’ package into law on February 17. So where are all the jobs that the Administration claims were ’saved’ or ‘created’?
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    than an actual job-creator. The following editorial appeared in Sunday's Washington Post: One out of 10 American workers will not have a job for which to express gratitude this Thanksgiving. Full Article at Salt Lake Tribune

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    MU professor examines female breadwinners’ experiences in nontraditional role In nearly a third of U.S. households, women are the sole or main breadwinners for their families, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full Article at RedOrbit

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About Bureau of Labor Statistics

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a unit of the United States Department of Labor, is the principal fact-finding agency for the U.S. government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Full Article

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  1. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983.

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  2. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983.

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  3. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983.

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  4. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall (C) pauses as he testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall (C) pauses as he testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983.

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  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall (R) pauses as he testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 weeks ago

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 06: Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall (R) pauses as he testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill November 6, 2009 in Washington, DC. The unemployment rate in October reached to 10.2 percent, the highest since April, 1983.

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  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall adjusts his glasses while testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall adjusts his glasses while testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report.

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  7. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report.

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  8. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report.

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  9. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall, right, talks with Associate Commissioner Michael Horrigan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, as they testified before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall, right, talks with Associate Commissioner Michael Horrigan, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, as they testified before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on the October jobs report.

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  10. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, before a joint Economic Committee hearing on September employment numbers. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, before a joint Economic Committee hearing on September employment numbers.

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  11. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, before a joint Economic Committee hearing on September employment numbers. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, before a joint Economic Committee hearing on September employment numbers.

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  12. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall, center, flanked by Associate Commissioner for Price and Living Conditions at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Mike Horrigan, left, and Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Phillip Rones. testifies on Capitol Hill in Wash... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall, center, flanked by Associate Commissioner for Price and Living Conditions at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Mike Horrigan, left, and Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Phillip Rones. testifies on Capitol Hill in Wash...

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  13. Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on September employment numbers. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, before the Joint Economic Committee hearing on September employment numbers.

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  14. Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Keith Hall, center, flanked by Associate Commissioner for Price and Living Conditions at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Mike Horrigan, left, and Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Phillip Rones, testifies on Capitol Hill in Wash... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Keith Hall, center, flanked by Associate Commissioner for Price and Living Conditions at the Bureau of Labor Statistics Mike Horrigan, left, and Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Phillip Rones, testifies on Capitol Hill in Wash...

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  15. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama walks toward the podium prior to making a statement about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama walks toward the podium prior to making a statement about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  16. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  17. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel listens as U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel listens as U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  18. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  19. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama walks out of the Oval Office before making a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama walks out of the Oval Office before making a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  20. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Reggie Love, personal aide to U.S. President Barack Obama, steps out of the West Wing before Obama makes an announcement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Reggie Love, personal aide to U.S. President Barack Obama, steps out of the West Wing before Obama makes an announcement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  21. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama makes a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  22. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while making a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama pauses while making a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  23. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: U.S. President Barack Obama turns after making a brief statement about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House August 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

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  1. Recently, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a jump in the unemployment rate to 10.2%. Some economists think we could be looking at 10.5% by early next year. Given these grim forecasts, how do you counsel recent college graduates and others entering the job market for the first time in this em...
    SOURCE: iStockAnalyst 2 weeks ago
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