John Larson reports from Sumner, Wash., on how people in one small town are getting by despite frustration over the economy and the war in Afghanistan.
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Video: Joshua Foust on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
The state of Ohio: Are recent economic gains helping struggling Americans?
In an updated Help Wanted edition of Need to Know, correspondent John Larson reports from Ohio about whether recent economic gains have changed the fortunes of people who suffered during the recession.
Need to Know, March 2, 2012: ‘Help Wanted’ in Ohio
Need to Know profiles four struggling Ohioans and asks how recent improvements in the economy might affect their votes this year.
Help Wanted: Amid Nevada’s jobs crisis, trying to teach workers new skills
Nevada is in the midst of a jobs crisis. In addition to too many people searching for too few jobs, there’s another problem: young people don’t have the right skills.
The view from Main Street
Need to Know traveled to New Hampshire, which boasts better economic numbers than most places in the U.S. But there’s also a more troubling story: how the downturn has wounded the middle class in a way that feels more permanent than temporary.
Help Wanted: Revisiting the uncounted millions
Need to Know revisits four middle-class workers in Ohio to examine the financial dilemmas and uncertainty faced by employed American workers in today’s economy.
New bill would allow unemployment pay for entrepreneurs
Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon is among those backing a move to allow more people to receive benefits while starting a new business.
Staying on the job: A program in Rhode Island helps businesses keep people employed
As part of our Help Wanted series, we report on one job-saving initiative that seems to be paying off: A program in Rhode Island helps businesses keep workers employed.
Self starters: Going from unemployed to entrepreneur
In most states, jobless benefits are there to cushion the blow while you look for work. But Oregon does something different, using the benefits to encourage people to start their own businesses.
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