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April 12, 2010 by
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Inspiring Stories of Senior Americans Who Still Work for a Living
Is it better to work to live or live to work? For these senior Americans, living to work is a common mantra and a part of their everyday lives. Doing what they love, well into their 9th and 10th decades is nothing short of amazing ...
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April 12, 2010 by
gerdi in Uncategorized
Unemployment Extension Up in the Air for Over 200,000 Jobless Americans
The Senate will make a decision hopefully this week as to whether or not nearly a quarter of a million unemployed will be granted extension benefits on their unemployment insurance. Last week, the decision was supposed to be made, but lawmakers ...
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March 24, 2010 by
gerdi in Uncategorized
Jobless Rate Among African-Americans Alarmingly High, Experts Say
At a time when many Americans are experiencing the worst employment rates in history, one group is suffering more than any other; African-Americans. In a story featured on CNNMoney this week, the experts at the National Urban League reported that the rate of unemployment was twice that of ...
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March 18, 2010 by
gerdi in Uncategorized
Tax Breaks for Hiring New Employees Give Companies Something to Strive For
In a move that can only be called an attempt at shock and awe for our economy, President Obama signed a $17.6 billion job bill into law today. Thought to encourage employers to hire more workers and eventually improve our nation’s economic crisis, the ...
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