NELP in the Media

Congress has a job to do for workers,” San Gabriel Valley, March 11, 2010

NM job seekers don't have to disclose crime record,” Associated Press, March 9, 2010

Are unemployment benefits no longer temporary?,” Washington Post, March 9, 2010

Unemployment Rate Stayed Steady in February,” ABC News, March 5, 2010

5 Things to Know About February's Jobs Report,” US News and World Report, March 5, 2010

Most UI Recipients Should Receive Checks As Normal Despite Jim Bunning's Obstruction,” Huffington Post, March 3, 2010

Unemployment benefits: Jim Bunning relents, Senate passes extension,” Christian Science Monitor, March 3, 2010

GOP's Bunning relents, OKs action on jobless bill,” Associated Press, March 2, 2010

200,000 To Lose Unemployment Benefits This Week,” Huffington Post, March 2, 2010

Stalemate holding up jobless benefits,” USA Today, March 2, 2010

Bunning's stand prompts rallies from both sides,” State Journal (KY), March 2, 2010

Senator relents, allows vote on stopgap funding,” McClatchy, March 2, 2010

Anger grows as Bunning rebuffs even GOP pleas on benefits bill,” McClatchy, March 2, 2010

Extended jobless benefits start ending,” CNN Money, February 28, 2010

Federal jobless benefits out of reach,” UPI, February 28, 2010

Heller not bound by political correctness,” Las Vegas Sun, February 28, 2010

Workers wait on promise of jobs as Obama agenda stalls on Hill,” Washington Post, February 27, 2010

Some job seekers don't have to disclose record,” Associated Press (NM), February 27, 2010

Jobless benefits extension uncertain as program funding ends Sunday,” Pittsburgh Tribune Review, February 27, 2010

Thousands face loss of jobless benefits,” Orlando Sentinel, February 27, 2010

Jim Bunning Repeatedly Blocks Unemployment Benefits Extension, Tells Dem 'Tough Shit',” Huffington Post, February 26, 2010

Time runs out for jobless,” Albany Times Union, February 26, 2010

"Senate Inaction Jeopardizes Unemployment Benefits,” Associated Press, February 26, 2010

Senate Republican Blocks Jobless Benefit Extension,” Bloomberg, February 26, 2010

Unemployed worry about loss of extended benefits,” Pittsburg Post Gazette, February 26, 2010

1.2M jobless could lose benefits Sunday,” UPI, February 26, 2010

GOP senator holds up jobless-benefits extension,” Seattle Times, February 26, 2010

Advocate: Unemployment extension “dead” for this week; Payments likely to lapse,” Orlando Sentinel, February 26, 2010

Unemployment benefits for 1.2 million Americans could expire Sunday,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 26, 2010

 “Extension move fails,” South Florida Sun Sentinel, February 26, 2010

State Workforce Agencies: Thank Congress If You Lose Your Unemployment Benefits Next Week,” Huffington Post, February 25, 2010

State Unemployment Funds Under Pressure,” Fox Business, February 25, 2010

Senate passes jobs bill 70-28,” MLive.com, February 24, 2010

FACTBOX-Job-creation efforts in U.S. Congress,” Reuters, February 24, 2010

Unemployment extension waiting for Senate action,” Orlando Sentinel, February 24, 2010

In Spending Debate, Local Officials Split With Washington GOP,” Washington Independent, February 23, 2010

U.S. Senate could pass a jobs bill this week,” Reuters, February 23, 2010

Senate eyes 15-day jobless benefit extension,” CNN Money, February 22, 2010

Extend Unemployment Insurance Now,” The Nation, February 22, 2010

Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs,” New York Times, February 21, 2010

20 unemployed vie for every one NYC position,” New York Post, February 21, 2010

One million could lose jobless benefits in March,” CNN Money, February 19, 2010

A Jobs Bill Too Small for the Task,” Washington Independent, February 18, 2010

Ind. House panel approves delay in tax hike,” Associated Press, February 17, 2010

Deadline for Congress,” Akron Beacon Journal, February 17, 2010

Rep. Kurt Schrader on ending unemployment benefits,” Oregonian, February 17, 2010

"Group says jobless Nevadans will lose benefits if Congress doesn’t act,” Las Vegas Sun, February 15, 2010

Culver urges extension of unemployment benefits,” Iowa Independent, February 15, 2010

Republican senator objects to one-week extension of unemployment benefits,” MLive.com, February 15, 2010

Unemployment Benefits Could Run Out Soon,” KCBS, February 14, 2010

Congress Warned Not to Forget Long-Term Unemployed,” Washington Independent, February 12, 2010

State agencies prepare to send out unemployment benefit expiration letters next week,” MLive, February 12, 2010

Nearly 900K Californians could lose unemployment benefits by July,” Seattle Post Intelligencer’s Get to Work blog, February 12, 2010

Congress Leaving Unemployment Benefits Extension To The Last Minute,” Huffington Post, February 11, 2010

Jobs bill advances ... or does it?,” CNN Money, February 11, 2010

Senate jobs bill: What's missing,” CNN Money, February 10, 2010

Storm dumps snow on Mid-Atlantic, closing airports and government,” Christian Science Monitor, February 10, 2010

Labor Violations in Congress and in NY Streets,” Village Voice, February 9, 2010

"In Congress, it's decision time on long-term unemployment benefits," Washington Post, Feb. 9, 2010

Unemployment taxes slam businesses,” CNN Money, February 9, 2010

Lawmakers lash out at EDD,” Sacramento Bee, February 9, 2010

Unemployment to peak this summer, Florida top economist says,” South Florida Sun Sentinel, February 9, 2010

Long-term unemployed still wait for recovery to arrive,” USA Today, February 8, 2010

Job losses shadow drop in unemployment rate,” Greenville News, February 6, 2010

What a 9.7 Percent Unemployment Rate Means,” US News & World Report, February 5, 2010

Countdown to a new job ... 211 days,” CNN Money, February 5, 2010

Unemployment Rate Drop Is Good News But It's Likely To Rise Again,” Huffington Post, February 5, 2010

Some NYers' unemployment benefits set to expire,” Crain’s New York Business, February 5, 2010

Jobless rate falls, masking negative statistics,” Pittsburg Post Gazette, February 5, 2010

Catch the city’s wage thieves,” Daily News, February 3, 2010

Tennessee considers reducing unemployment pay,” The Tennessean, February 3, 2010

Wage Theft in NYC,” WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show, February 2, 2010

How did dozens of illegal immigrants end up shoveling snow at Gillette?,” Providence Journal, January 31, 2010

California got (phone) wires crossed on jobless help in 2009,” Sacramento Bee, January 31, 2010

 “Legislation would reduce debit card fees on jobless benefits,” Macomb Daily News, January 30, 2010

New York's Hidden Crime Wave,” Huffington Post, January 29, 2010

Unemployed for six months or more – and still looking for a job,” Christian Science Monitor, January 29, 2010

"Report: Most Low-Wage Workers Are Cheated of Pay," New York Times, January 28, 2010

"Labor-law violations seen costly for city workers," Crain's New York Business, January 28, 2010

"Millions to Lose Unemployment Insurance," Center for Media and Democracy, January 26, 2010

"Visa-fraud probe: Workers feel 'so disposable',” Orlando Sentinel, January 23, 2010

"Payroll taxes increase for many employers across the US," USA Today (Propublica), January 20, 2010

VEC working through weekend to process extension of jobless benefits,” Richmond Times Dispatch, January 15, 2010

"Feds Say Unemployed Waiting Too Long For Benefits," NPR, January 10, 2010

"US Job Losses in December Dim Hopes for Quick Upswing," New York Times, January 9, 2010

"Long-Term Unemployment Is Becoming The Norm," Huffington Post, January 8, 2010

"Job cuts totaled 85000 last month, dashing expectations," Christian Science Monitor, January 8, 2010

20 million Americans collected jobless benefits at some point in the year,” Associated Press, December 31, 2009

Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly as Layoffs Ease,” Associated Press, December 31, 2009

Middle Tennesseans may see bump in unemployment aid,” The Tennessean, December 24, 2009

Add good credit to the list of job requirements,” New Jersey Star Ledger, December 22, 2009

California's jobless rate drops to 12.3%,” San Francisco Chronicle, December 19, 2009

Senate passes extension of unemployment deadlines,” Miami Herald, December 19, 2009

Strains Felt in Health Coverage for Jobless,” New York Times, December 17, 2009

Jobless benefits key for Ohioans,” Columbus Dispatch, December 17, 2009

Unemployment Benefits Extension Passed By House, Senate May Follow On Friday,” Huffington Post, December 16, 2009 Quotes

House to vote on $167 billion in jobs measures,” CNN Money, December 16, 2009

Jobless Floridians encounter delays in getting extended unemployment benefits,” St Petersburg Times, December 16, 2009

Unemployment's Costs, Fiscal and Emotional,” The Takeaway, December 15, 2009

State speeds up payments to 121,000 long-term jobless Californians,” Los Angeles Times, December 12, 2009

Creating more jobs is 'Job No. 1',” News-Press, December 10, 2009

President Obama crafts strategies to create jobs; pros and cons,” USA Today, December 9, 2009

We have to spend to create jobs,” Philadelphia Daily News, December 9, 2009

Claims That Employers at the Kingsbridge Armory Can't Pay a Living Wage Don't Add Up,” Huffington Post , December 9, 2009

Jobless aid ends for 84,000 in state if Congress delays,” Arizona Republic, December 9, 2009

A Plea to Congress on Jobless Benefits,” New York Times, December 8, 2009

Extension sought for jobless benefits,” San Francisco Chronicle, December 8, 2009

Congress urged to extend emergency jobless benefits,” McClatchy, December 8, 2009

En riesgo beneficios por desempleo,” La Opinion, December 8, 2009

State Unemployment Commissioners Implore Congress To Reauthorize Benefits Extensions,” Huffington Post, December 7, 2009

Must-pass bills pile up as days wind down,” Associated Press, December 6, 2009

80,000 Floridians still waiting for jobless checks,” Orlando Sentinel, December 6, 2009

Answers About Unemployment Benefits: Part 2,” New York Times’ Ask An Expert, December 4, 2009

Ahead of the Bell: Jobless Claims,” Associated Press, December 3, 2009

State leaders explore job creation,” San Francisco Chronicle, December 3, 2009

Bill would extend Michigan jobless pay 6 more weeks,” Detroit News, December 3, 2009

Recession worsens woes for black workers,” MSNBC.com, November 30, 2009

With 400,000 jobless, New Yorkers experiencing extreme unemployment,” New York Daily News, November 29, 2009

Health perks for the unemployed,” CNN money, November 25, 2009

Jobless benefits rules are tough to untangle,” MSNBC.com, November 23, 2009

Criminal charges rare in cases like Atalissa,” Des Moines Register, November 23, 2009

Congress can’t forget needs of unemployed,” Tuscaloosa News, November 22, 2009

Employer tax hike is lawmakers' fault,” St Petersburg Times, November 21, 2009

Ranks of long-term unemployed are at record levels,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, November 21, 2009

"Jobless Benefits Will Expire Unless Congress Acts," The New York Times, November 19, 2009

Ahead of the Bell: Jobless claims,” Associated Press, November 19, 2009

Extended U.S. jobless aid rise clouds labor picture,” Reuters, November 19, 2009

One Million Will Lose Unemployment Benefits In January Unless Congress Acts,” Huffington Post, November 19, 2009

12,000 Nevadans qualify for extension of jobless benefits,” Las Vegas Sun, November 19, 2009

Jobless benefits could end for many in January,” Associated Press, November 18, 2009

1 million jobless face benefits loss in January,” CNN Money, November 18, 2009

Jobless Tennesseans won't get as many extra benefits,” The Tennessean, November 18, 2009

Unemployment Benefits,” Fox 5 NY, November 18, 2009

Getting Tough on Exploitation,” The Nation, November 17, 2009

Extension of jobless benefits won't help many,” Philadelphia Inquirer, November 17, 2009

"Getting Tough on Exploitation," The Nation, November 17, 2009

La verdad sobre el costo de estudiar una carrera,” El Dia News, November 13, 2009

Obama jobs summit: real help for unemployed, or PR move?,” Christian Science Monitor, November 12, 2009

SC missing out on unemployment benefits money,” Associated Press, November 8, 2009

"SC forgoes $100M in jobless benefits," The Herald, November 8, 2009

Extended Unemployment Benefits: F.A.Q.,” New York Times, November 6, 2009

U.S. Readies Jobless Aid and Help on Homes,” New York Times, November 6, 2009

House votes to extend jobless benefits, expand home buyers' tax credit,” Washington Post, November 6, 2009

Congress approves continuation of unemployment aid, home buyer program,” LA Times, November 6, 2009

10,000 jobless Nevadans could see benefits extended,” Las Vegas Sun, November 6, 2009

Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless bill assistance,” Associated Press, November 6, 2009

Congress extends jobless benefits to record levels,” Associated Press, November 6, 2009

House Votes to Extend Jobless Benefits, Housing Tax Credit,” ABC News, November 5, 2009

Congress votes for more aid to jobless, homebuyers,” Associated Press, November 5, 2009

Obama Expected to Sign Extended Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyer Credit,” PBS News Hour, November 5, 2009

Productivity gains may be bad news for job seekers,” Associated Press, November 5, 2009

New jobless claims drop to 512K, lowest since Jan.,” Associated Press, November 5, 2009

Jobless, homebuyer aid clears Congress,” Reuters, November 5, 2009

Senate OKs keeping homebuyers credit,” Associated Press, November 5, 2009

Details about extended unemployment benefits,” San Francisco Chronicle, November 5, 2009

Senate throws a lifeline to the jobless,” CNN Money, November 5, 2009

Senate’s holiday gift to workers: extended unemployment benefits,” Christian Science Monitor, November 5, 2009

Senate Approves More Jobless Benefits,” New York Times, November 5, 2009

Senate votes to renew tax credit for first-time home buyers,” Washington Post, November 5, 2009

Senate extends home-buyer tax credit and jobless aid,” LA Times, November 5, 2009

US Senate votes to aid jobless, homebuyers,” Reuters, November 4, 2009

Unemployment Extension Clears Senate,” US News & World Review,” November 4, 2009

Senate acts to extend aid for jobless, homebuyers,” Associated Press, November 4, 2009

"Unemployment insurance extension may emerge from Senate," San Francisco Chronicle, November 4, 2009

Study: Immigration raids hurt workers' rights,” OC Register, November 4, 2009

One step closer to more jobless benefits,” CNN Money, October 28, 2009

Another extension for jobless benefits?,” Marketplace, October 29, 2009

"Jobless are depending on extension," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 28, 2009

The Morning Show,” KPFA 94.1 FM Berkley, October 28, 2009

"Kyl in No Real Hurry to Extend Unemployment Benefits," The Washington Independent, October 28, 2009

"Report: ICE at Odds With Labor," The Washington Independent, October 27, 2009

Groups call for balance in labor, immigration laws,” Associated Press, October 27, 2009

"Senators Slog While Unemployed Suffer,"  Washington Independent, October 26, 2009

Stabenow on Unemployment Insurance: ‘We Could Have Done This Three Weeks Ago’,” Washington Independent, October 26, 2009

Unemployment Extension to Get Senate's Attention Next Week,” US News & World Report’s Inside Job blog, October 23, 2009

Stimulus debate heats up as Dems push aid for small business,” CNN, October 23, 2009

Government Paves the Way,” The American Prospect, October 22, 2009

Losing their lifeline - 7,000 a day,” CNN Money, October 22, 2009

New jobless claims rise more than expected to 531K,” Associated Press, October 22, 2009

Unemployment Benefit Extension Stalls in U.S. Senate,” Bloomberg, October 21, 2009

Like it or not, here comes more stimulus,” CNN Money.com, October 21, 2009

"People out of jobs for a longer haul," Philadelphia Metro, October 18, 2009

The Unemployed Wait,” New York Times, October 17, 2009

"Kyl and Hatch Block Unemployment Aid for Tens of Thousands of America's Jobless," AFL-CIO, October 16, 2009

Texas Man Plans To Camp On GOP Rep's Lawn If Congress Fails To Extend Unemployment Benefits,” Huffington Post, October 16, 2009

"The Unemployed Wait," The New York Times, October 16, 2009

"Colorado to lower its minimum wage," Marketplace, October 15, 2009

"State fails to get stimulus cash for jobless," Greenville News, October 15, 2009

"Sweatshop Conditions in US Cities," Pravda, October 15, 2009

"Attorney advises keeping unemployment taxes high," Vermont Press Bureau, October 14, 2009

"The Great Challenge of Our Time: Re-Creating America's Great Middle Class," AlterNet, October 14, 2009

"Unemployed wait for Senate to pass benefits extension," Sun-Sentinel.com, October 13, 2009

"As Clark County jobless rate falls, many hope for extension of unemployment benefits," The Oregonian, October 13, 2009

Are We Facing a Jobless Recovery?,” Washington Independent (Opinion), October 13, 2009

"When unemployment runs out," Cherokee Phoenix, October 13, 2009

Anxiety rises for New Yorkers as unemployment benefits begin to run out for many,” Examiner.com, October 13, 

A Cause For Concern For Upper Cumberland Employers?,” UC Daily News, October 12, 2009

"For Long-Term Unemployed, Payments Near End," New York Times, October 11, 2009

Senate Vote to Extend Unemployment Benefits Possible Next Week,” Bloomberg, October 9, 2009

"Jobless Floridians might gain extra 20 weeks of benefits," Orlando Sentinel, October 9, 2009

Economic Woes Spark Riots in Detroit,” The Takeaway, October 9, 2009

Obama Choice for Labor Post Advances but Then Meets a G.O.P. Roadblock,” New York Times, October 8, 2009

"400,000 jobless out of luck," CNNMoney.com, October 8, 2009

Being jobless for 6 months or more 'grinds on you',” USA Today, October 8, 2009

"Former auto workers face bleak future," The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, October 8, 2009

Unemployment Compensation: A Broken System,” International Debt Observatory, October 7, 2009

"Working-conditions study presents compliance tune-up opportunity,” Business Management Daily, October 7, 2009

Unemployment Benefits on the Brink,” Flathead Beacon, October 6, 2009

W.Va. to offer unemployment check direct deposit,” Associated Press (Charleston Daily Mail), October 5, 2009

State to offer direct deposit for unemployed,” Charleston Gazette, October 3, 2009

"Long-term unemployment increases," Fremont News Messenger, October 3, 2009

Jobs Report Highlights Shaky U.S. Recovery,” New York Times, October 2, 2009

U.S. Unemployment Now Lasts Longer Than Benefits,” Bloomberg, October 2, 2009

Unemployment rate is highest in 26 years,” McClatchy, October 2, 2009

US job losses worse than expected, unemployment now 9.8 percent,” Christian Science Monitor, October 2, 2009

The perils of long-term unemployment,” Reuters (Opinion), October 2, 2009

Economic Roundup: Jobs Report,” New York Times’ Economix Blog, October 2, 2009

Weak jobs report,” LA Biz Observed, October 2, 2009

"How the Long-Term Unemployed Can Find Work," U.S. News & World Report, October 1, 2009

US Census Bureau report: 40 million living in poverty,” Daily Intel, October 1, 2009

"Perriello seeks to extend aid to jobless in all states," Martinsville Bulletin, October 1, 2009

US Census Bureau report: 40 million living in poverty,” World Socialist Website, September 30, 2009

"Study: Low-wage employees hardly benefit from workers' comp system," SmartBrief, September 29, 2009

Congress weighs extension of jobless benefits,” San Francisco Chronicle, September 29, 2009

Jobs lag in recovery,” Metro, September 29, 2009

"Tax shock ahead for employers," Baltimore Sun, September 29, 2009

Move it, senators: Extend jobless benefits,” The Seattle Times, September 27, 2009

Seniors Face Unemployment Issues,” The Wall Street Journal, September 27, 2009

Minnesotans may miss out on extended jobless benefits,” Star Tribune, September 26, 2009

Unemployment safety net under stress,” MarketWatch, September 25, 2009

As G-20 leaders meet, Pa. residents wonder about jobs,” USA Today, September 25, 2009

Bad news continues to outweigh good in job market,” News-Review, September 25, 2009

Unemployed face loss of benefits,” Commercial-News, September 25, 2009

State government protects treatment, welfare of low-wage employees,” Times Ledger/YourNabe, Sept. 25, 2009

Meltdown 101: How extended jobless benefits work,” Associated Press, September 24, 2009

"Jobless pain due to peak in new year without relief," MaineToday.com, September 24, 2009

13 More Weeks Of Unemployment Benefits For Some Americans,” The Consumerist, September 24, 2009

Florida to gain from extension of unemployment benefits,” South Florida Sun Sentinel, September 24, 2009

"High rate of wage theft cited in study," El Paso Times, September 24, 2009

Extending jobless benefits: In Senate's hands,” CNNMoney, September 23, 2009

House OKs extension of jobless benefits,” Los Angeles Times, September 23, 2009 

Bill extending unemployment benefits could help 35,500 Tennesseans,” Tennessean, September 23, 2009

"Extension of jobless benefits wouldn't be available in Texas or to everyone whose benefits are running out," Fort Worth Star Telegram, September 23, 2009

House OKs extended R.I. jobless benefits,” Providence Journal, September 23, 2009

Running out of unemployment benefits,” CNN Money, September 23, 2009

Extension of unemployment benefits could help some through tough times,” KTNV ABC (Las Vegas), September 23, 2009

"Leading With Lagging Indicators," Huffington Post, September 23, 2009

House OKs extension of jobless benefits,” Columbus Dispatch, September 23, 2009

Unemployment Compensation: A Broken System,” Dollars & Sense, September 23, 2009

U.S. should extend jobless benefits,” The Republican, September 23, 2009

August jobless rate drops,” Troy Messenger, September 23, 2009

Drastic times call for measures,” Daily Nonpareil (IA, Editorial), September 22, 2009

Unemployment insurance should be extended,” Wilmington News Journal, September 22, 2009 

House Votes to Extend Unemployment Pay for 13 Weeks,” Bloomberg, September 22, 2009

Unemployment benefits: Bill could help more than 1 million jobless,” CNN Money, September 22, 2009

"House Considers Extension for Unemployment Benefits," WiredPRNews.com, September 22, 2009 

House panel to take up jobless aid,” Indianapolis Star, September 22, 2009

"Congress to extend R.I. jobless benefits," Providence Business News, September 22, 2009

Unemployment Benefits To Be Extended 13 More Weeks?,” Post Chronicle, September 22, 2009

Congress Moves to Extend Unemployment Insurance to Hard-Hit States,” AFL CIO blog, September 21, 2009

Unemployed New Jerseyans could get 13 more weeks of benefits,” NewJerseyNewsroom.com, September 21, 2009

"Congress moves to extend unemployment benefits," TheStar Online, September 21, 2009

It Could Be Payback Time,” Connecticut Law Tribune, September 21, 2009

"Unemployment Benefits May Be Extended," WHIO Radio, September 21, 2009

Bill before Congress would extend unemployment benefits 13 weeks,” Credit.com, September 21, 2009

"Bill to extend jobless benefits would help 300,000 including some in Florida," South Florida Sun Sentinel, September 21, 2009

House moves to extend unemployment benefits,” Associated Press, September 21, 2009

ESC Official: Jobs are out there if you look,” Richmond County Daily Journal, September 21, 2009

US lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits,” Axcess News, September 21, 2009

"Mapping the Future Central Bank biases," Inquirer.net, September 21, 2009 

"State's jobless rate dips slightly," Spartanburg Herald Journal, September 19, 2009

Unemployment benefits running out for Utahns,” Salt Lake Tribune, September 18, 2009

"House to vote on extending unemployment benefits," CNNMoney.com, September 18, 2009

"Promoting Higher Labor Standards in Federal Contracting, Center for American Progress Action Fund, September 17, 2009

Baucus, Durbin Back Unemployment Benefit Extension,” Progress Illinois, September 17, 2009

"Quinn, 21 Governors Call For Unemployment Benefit Help," Progress Illinois, September 17, 2009

"AROUND THE CAPITOL," Southgate News Herald, September 17, 2009

"Student Loan Default Rate Rises," CityTownInfo.com, September 17, 2009

Senior Senate Dems Urge Quick Extension Of Jobless Benefits,” Dow Jones Newswire, September 15, 2009

"Senator promises quick action on extending unemployment benefits," The Detroit News, September 15, 2009

BUSINESS SCENE: Falling through jobless benefit crack,” Bristol Press, September 15, 2009

Congress Considers Second Unemployment Benefit Extension,” Progress Illinois, September 14, 2009 

Soaring jobless rate taxes insurance system,” MSNBC.com, September 14, 2009

"Senate Committee to hear testimony on unemployment extension," Michigan Messenger, September 14, 2009

Rhode Island’s Fuerza Laboral pursues employers who don’t pay their workers,” Providence Journal, September 13, 2009

Future of unemployment benefits to be weighed on Capitol Hill,” Detroit News, September 13, 2009

Economic Fundamentals Suggest This Fall and Winter Could Get Ugly,” Market Oracle, September 11, 2009

Wage and hour teaching moments yield some surprises,” Zanesville Times Recorder, September 13, 2009

Mixed Outlook for Workers as Labor Day Passes,” Workforce Management, September 11, 2009

Idea of the Day: Turning the Tide Against Poverty,” Center for American Progress’ blog, September 11, 2009

As unemployment benefits run out, Jersey's jobless wait for extension,” Star Ledger, September 11, 2009

Pelosi: House to quickly extend jobless benefits,” Detroit News, September 11, 2009

Report: Restoring Balance to the ‘Gloves-Off Economy’,” AFL-CIO blog, September 10, 2009

Report Discovers Wage-and-Hour Violations Are on the Rise, DOL Vows to Step Up Efforts,” InjuryBoard.com, September 10, 2009

"Unemployment benefits are about to run out for thousands of NJ residents," The Star-Ledger, September 10, 2009

Report: Jobless benefits running out,” Rutland Herald, September 10, 2009

Congress must extend unemployment benefits: Pelosi,” Reuters, September 10, 2009

No raise for workers earning tips,” New York Community Media Alliance, September 10, 2009

Report: Jobless benefits running out,” Times Argus (VT), September 10, 2009 

Feds to Ramp Up Enforcement of ‘Rampant’ Wage-and-Hour Violations,” ABA Journal, September 9, 2009

Champion of Stimulus Oversight: New York State Comptroller,” Project on Government Oversight, September 9, 2009

Worker productivity up, along with wage violations,” PRI, September 9, 2009

"Unemployed Workers Face Benefit Cutoff," WXII12.com, September 9, 2009

Down and Out,” Washington Post, September 8, 2009

Our Wallets Get Emptier,” Washington Post Group, September 8, 2009

Unemployment benefits dwindle for more than 1 Million Americans,” WINK News (FL), September 8, 2009 

Tallian urges options for the unemployed,” Chesterton Tribune, September 8, 2009 

"Job Losses Slow but the U.S. Economy is Following the Script for a Jobless Recovery," Money Morning, September 8, 2009

Unhappy Labor Day,” The Washington Post, September 7, 2009

Now, help the jobless Floridian,” Palm Beach Post (Editorial), September 7, 2009

Can labor unions make a comeback?,” Examiner.com, September 7, 2009

Jobless press benefit extension,” Detroit News, September 7, 2009

Many Low-Wage Workers Denied Pay,” NPR, September 7, 2009

Want to Love Your Neighbor? Pay Fair Wages,” Religion Dispatches, September 7, 2009

Labor Day edition,” Majikthise, September 7, 2009

"Labor Day reinforces plight, angst of unemployed," Spartanburg Herald Journal, September 7, 2009

Jobless benefits running dry for many,” Atlanta Journal Constitution, September 6, 2009

An unpleasant report on the nation's labor force,” Syracuse Post Standard, September 6, 2009

"GOP leaders allow thousands to be excluded from receiving unemployment aid," Las Vegas Sun, September 5, 2009

Unemployment Trust Fund Nearly Broke,” Wall Street Pit, September 5, 2009

Reactions to the Jobs Report,” NY Times’ Economix Blog, September 4, 2009

Unemployment Rises to 9.7%,” BusinessWeek, September 4, 2009

Jobless pay set to end for 1.3 million,” LA Times’ Business Briefing, September 4, 2009

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