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  • Opinion:Car Dealer Closings Will Add to State Budget Woes

    By Stateline.Org May 27, 2009

    Just when many state governments are weeks away from the start of another budget year, a new crisis has emerged that threatens their finances: the closing of nearly 2,000 automobile dealerships. Coupled with the slowdown in automobile manufacturing and sales, the dealership shutdowns...

  • Opinion:Extending Unemployment Insurance a "Moral, Economic Must"

    By AFL-CIO December 08, 2009

    To tackle our nation’s ongoing jobs crisis, the AFL-CIO has put forth a five-point plan to put people back to work and restore our economy . AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka presented this five-part plan at the White House Jobs Summit last week. The first step in this plan is to...

  • Opinion:Bailed-Out CEOs Pocket Millions, Lay Off Hundreds of Thousands

    By AFL-CIO September 03, 2009

    Executives of banks that were bailed out with taxpayer dollars have pulled down stock options that guarantee them mega-million-dollar windfalls for years to come. Worse, they’re using our taxpayer money to line their own pockets while laying off workers . Since Jan. 1, 2008, the top 20...

  • Opinion:Economy May Make Holiday Stress Worse-Tips for Coping

    By Christian News Wire November 12, 2009

    PHOENIX, AZ -- As the economy crisis continues, many individuals may feel more stress and anxiety during the upcoming holidays. "The holidays can be a wonderful time for many people, but they can also bring about pressure, stress and anxiety," said Dena Cabrera, PsyD, staff psychologist at...

  • Video:How To Hold on to Your Job During the Recession

    By Opposing Views Editorial Staff June 14, 2009

    You survived a round of layoffs, but now you have try and stay employed in this tough recession . Author Carla Harris and CNBC’s Sharon Epperson give tips on strategies to keep your current job.