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Bunning Blocks Jobless Benefits Extension

Kentucky Senator Jim Bunning’s blockage last week of an extension of jobless benefits is unlikely to be felt by any recipients of those benefits this coming week.

Published February 27, 2010
Categorized as Local News Tagged Bunning, Economy, employment, jobless, Senate, unemployment

KY Jobless Rate Hits 20+ Year High

Several large U.S. corporations announced massive lay-offs nationwide this week. About 55,000 jobs were lost in a single day. It’s not yet clear whether any of those losses will come from Kentucky. What is clear is that the most recent unemployment statistics here show little improvement.

Published January 27, 2009
Categorized as Local News Tagged Construction, health care, Hospitality, jobless, leisure, manufacturing, unemployment
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