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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 13 > Despite the recession, there are 2.7 million jobs available

Despite the recession, there are 2.7 million jobs available

However, five times as many Americans are unemployed

By Christopher S. Rugaber / The Bulletin
May 13, 2009

WASHINGTON — The good news is that, even in a recession, there are 2.7 million jobs available around the country, according to a government report released Tuesday.

The bad news is that there are, on average, about five unemployed people for each one.

That’s one conclusion....

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