Unemployment Increases in 27 States
As fears of a double-dip recession grows, unemployment in 27 states increased in August, according to a monthly report. The number of states experiencing increases dwarfs the number of states (14) that saw increases in July.
It’s a surprising total, especially considering the unemployment rate moved up only slightly in August. According to CNNMoney, Nevada, Michigan and California all saw unemployment rates continue at the highest levels across the country. Nevada boasts the dubious honor of having the highest rate, with 14.4
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