The reality of recession

Jobless struggle to find footing in country's worst state economy

By Lisa Rosetta / The Bulletin
February 17, 2002

Oregon's high unemployment rate is rippling through the High Desert, placing stress on a safety net of state agencies that deliver social service programs.

In Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties, the evidence is clear:

"Unemployment insurance claims are up. During the Bend Oregon....

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