The recession's jobless toll is draining unemployment-compensation funds so fast that according to federal projections, 40 state programs will go broke within two years and need $90 billion in loans to keep issuing the benefit checks. The shortfalls are putting pressure on governments to either raise taxes or shrink the aid payments.
Unemployment Programs In 40 States About To Go Broke
The Huffington Post News Team, Huffington Post: Business
Mon, 12/21/2009 - 9:39pm
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