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Jobs lost in 2008: 1.2 million

Payrolls shrink by 240,000 in October, 10th straight month of cuts. Unemployment soars to 6.5% more

Yum Brands chopping several hundred jobs

The fast food company says that as a part of a massive restructuring of its U.S. businesses, it will eliminate jobs at headquarters. more

US Steel lays off 677 workers

Due to the economic downturn, the steel company will let go of 500 employees in the U.S. more

Laid off? No, you've been 'simplified'

When it's time to announce layoffs, executives embrace euphemism to soften the blow - to their companies. more

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State Unemployment

State	Rate (Sept 2008)
South Dakota	3.2%
Wyoming	3.3%
Nebraska	3.5%
Utah	3.5%
North Dakota	3.6%
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