However it was unclear to researchers whether unemployment caused poor health, or whether poor health led to job loss.

VOA: special.2009.06.09

In terms of unemployment, the troubles of the Detroit auto industry have hit Michigan in the Midwest especially hard.

VOA: special.2009.05.08

Experts say the public's poor opinion of the national economy, including high unemployment, is the main problem facing Democrats this year.

VOA: special.2010.10.30

Her speech gave a message of hope to people living in areas affected by drought, high unemployment and housing problems.

VOA: special.2009.06.05

Experts say job losses might slow later this year, but the unemployment rate could rise until the middle of next year.

VOA: special.2009.05.29

It includes people who have really lost their jobs during this time of high unemployment in the United States.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

But the central bank chief expects unemployment to remain high for some time because of slow job creation.

VOA: special.2010.06.11

It combines a tax cut for employers and spending for road projects in an effort to reduce unemployment.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

This can be especially appealing considering the present high unemployment rate and the rising costs of attending college.

VOA: special.2010.07.16

In October the unemployment rate for men was almost 11 percent compared to 8 percent for women.

VOA: special.2009.11.20

But a Labor Department report shows that new claims for unemployment insurance rose unexpectedly last week.

VOA: special.2010.09.24

But,unemployment rates in the Washington area are at their highest level in more than ten years.

VOA: special.2009.04.03

The ten percent unemployment rate has meant that many people are struggling with their house payments.

VOA: special.2010.01.01

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve predicted that unemployment will remain near current levels through the year.

VOA: special.2010.02.19