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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 30 > Oregon joblessness bad, but data may be skewed, 2 economists say

Oregon joblessness bad, but data may be skewed, 2 economists say

By Nick Budnick / The Bulletin
August 30, 2009

SALEM " State Economist Tom Potiowsky told lawmakers on Thursday that while Oregon's economy appears to have nearly hit bottom, its job totals wouldn't climb back to pre-recession levels until 2013.

Oregon's unemployment rate has hovered around 12 percent for about five months, with Central....

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