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Old 11-12-2009, 01:31 PM  
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Originally Posted by Barefootsies View Post
If I remember right, it is actually REALLY closer to 17-20% I believe. Depending on the real numbers all inclusive. That lower number leaves out some stats. I wanna say it is the people who ARE working part time, but looking for full time employment, and those who just gave up.

It was covered in depth on some financial show I was listening to last week.
Obama's BLS doesn't report people not looking for a job or unemployment benefits that ran out so yes, it's around 20%.
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