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September 02, 2014 Reason #28: The Unemployment Rate for Young People Is 13.6 Percent

The Unemployment Rate for Young People Is 13.6 Percent. Individuals aged 16-24 have an unemployment rate that is more than…

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August 26, 2014 Reason #27: Economic Conditions of Today’s Youth Brand Them a “Lost Generation”

Economic Conditions of Today’s Youth Brand Them a “Lost Generation.”  Years after the recession officially ended, many young high school…

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August 19, 2014 Reason #26: Democrats’ $1 Trillion Stimulus Didn’t Create Construction Jobs Like They Promised

Democrats’ $1 Trillion Stimulus Didn’t Create Construction Jobs Like They Promised.  In January 2009, the Administration promised their stimulus would…

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August 12, 2014 Reason #25: Democrats’ $1 Trillion Stimulus Didn’t Create Manufacturing Jobs Like They Promised

Democrats’ $1 Trillion Stimulus Didn’t Create Manufacturing Jobs Like They Promised.  In January 2009, the Administration promised their stimulus would…

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August 05, 2014 Reason #24: Most Job Growth during the “Recovery” in Lower-Wage Occupations

Most Job Growth during the “Recovery” in Lower-Wage Occupations.  The mid- and high-wage jobs lost during the recession were replaced…

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July 31, 2014 Reason #23: Near Record Numbers of Poor Children

Near Record Numbers of Poor Children.  The number of children living in poverty is near record levels, which were first…

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July 30, 2014 Reason #22: Record Numbers Living in Poverty

Record Numbers Living in Poverty. In 2012 (the most recent data), a record 46.5 million Americans were living in poverty….

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July 29, 2014 Reason #21: Involuntary Part-Time Employment Remains Nearly Double Pre-Recession Levels

Involuntary Part-Time Employment Remains Nearly Double Pre-Recession Levels.  The number of part-time workers who would prefer to work full-time has…

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July 28, 2014 Reason #20: Median Household Income Is Down $2,000 during the “Recovery”

Median Household Income Is Down $2,000 during the “Recovery.”  As of May 2014, U.S. median household income is down by…

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July 24, 2014 Reason #19: Record Numbers Are Working Temp Jobs

Record Numbers Are Working Temp Jobs.  Today nearly 3 million American workers are in temporary positions. Source: U.S. Department of…

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