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Real Unemployment Shows US Economy Short 20 Million Jobs

Steve Clemons | Posted 06.01.2011

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Steve Clemons

Every month, media business executive and former Obama for President finance committee member Leo Hindery puts out a very detailed memo breaking done the national unemployment data to find it's true meaning.

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April Unemployment: What You Need To Know About The Latest Jobs Report

Posted 05.25.2011

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In April, the U.S. economy showed the biggest monthly jobs gain in four years, but the unemployment rate actually rose to 9.9 percent. Confused yet? ...

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Detroit's Unemployment Rate Is Nearly 50%, According to the Detroit News

Posted 05.25.2011

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Officially, Detroit's unemployment rate is just under 30 percent. But the city's mayor and local leaders are suggesting a far more disturbing figure -...

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The 'Real Unemployment' Needs Real Solutions

Leo Hindery, Jr. | Posted 05.25.2011

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Leo Hindery, Jr.

"Everyone agrees that the recession is over," said Larry Summers. Yet December's unemployment numbers announced last Friday suggest otherwise -- especially the 'real unemployment' figure.

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