Job Losses Accelerate, Signaling Deeper Distress

Washington Post by Neil Irwin, Michael S. Rosenwald | Oct. 23, 2008 (News Report)

The labor market has been weak all year, with a slow drip of workers losing their jobs each month. But the deterioration of the job market is now emerging as a driver of economic distress, according to a wide range of data and anecdotal reports from corporate America. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 23, 2008

This story does a great job explaining the breadth of businesses and workers affected by the current economic downturn. The information has obviously come from the Post's original research and not a press release or major report. Doesn't jump to any conclusions. Excellent sourcing, especially for a somewhat shorter article.

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