job seekers

North Dakota has escaped the worst effects of the national recession, but with its good fortune has come an unexpected problem: homelessness, as job seekers flow into the state looking for work.

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These days I bet we all know someone who recently lost their job and needs to find work.

Last month the unemployment rate in the U.S.

Last week brought us yet more depressing economic news – the unemployment rate jumped to 8.1%.