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Thursday, March 28, 2013  The new statewide unemployment rate for February is 8 percent.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Hemlock Semiconductor is announcing layoffs to reduce production as a result of industry over supply. How many people could be losing their jobs?

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Executives and top dogs out of work are encouraged to sign up for a 12-week career program offered by the state.  Michigan Shifting Gears offers participants professional career assessment, one-on-one career coaching, access to networking events and workshops.

Friday, December 02, 2011  The national jobless rate has dipped to the lowest level in two years, but economists say it is still not enough to pull the nation out of the current slump.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Earlier this week Genesee County Judge Neithercut put a temporary block on the measure, but the Michigan Court of Appeals has since lifted the judge’s injunction.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  “I had 27 great years, and one bad day,” Joel Feick says.  His time off of work led him to investigate the emotional toll unemployment has on local people.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Geoffrey Neithercut issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Michigan Department of Human Services from using a five-year lifetime limit.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  On final day of bus tour, Obama, first lady to tout jobs measures for unemployed veterans

Friday, September 30, 2011  Where do you stand on this topic? Is limiting welfare to four years the right thing to do, or will it hurt too many families?

Saturday, September 10, 2011  Getting paid to go shopping- seems like most womens’ dream job, right? But, the BBB warns it could be a scam.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Under the welfare legislation, senior citizens, pregnant mothers, domestic violence victims, adults who are physically or mentally incapacitated, and adults with a disabled child at home could still receive benefits, but those deemed "able-bodied" will be forced to a four-year limit.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Over 10% of Michigan residents are currently counted as “unemployed.” So, once you’ve been laid off, where do you begin? We have some tips.

Monday, December 27, 2010  'Octomom' faces eviction from Calif. home; Owner says she owes $450,000 payment.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected claims that he betrayed Democrats by cutting a deal with Republicans on Bush-era tax cuts and implored his party to back the compromise, arguing it could jump-start the economy.