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Unemployment rates fall in half of U.S. states By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press 2011.10.21 07:53 AM WASHINGTON – Unemployment rates fell in half of U.S. states last month, a sign that September's pickup in hiring was felt around the country.

Anatomy of a soft economy August 18, 2011: 5:00 AM ET It's been a tough slog coming out of the Great Recession. As for a double dip, consider this: We've had only three in 160 years. Here's a look at how this recovery compares with recessions past.

OP-ED COLUMNIST No, We Can’t? Or Won’t? By PAUL KRUGMAN Published: July 10, 2011 If you were shocked by Friday’s job report, if you thought we were doing well and were taken aback by the bad news, you haven’t been paying attention. The fact is, the United States economy has been stuck in a rut for a year and a half.