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Freelancers Struggle as Job Market Declines

By some accounts, a third of the U.S. workforce does some form of freelancing work. But even as the flexibility of freelancing is becoming more attractive to many employers and employees alike, little security exists for such workers.
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Extended Jobless Benefits, Homebuyer Credit

The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to extend aid to jobless workers and offer tax breaks to homebuyers. President Obama was expected to sign the measure on Friday. Ray Suarez reports.

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Auto Industry on the Road to Recovery?

The auto industry signaled recovery after GM reported a sales gain and Ford announced an unexpected profit. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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June 9, 2009

Analyze the Economy of a Town

Paul Solman reports on unemployment in Elkhart, Indiana, offering an opportunity to examine the real world effects of the recession.
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