Unemployment Figures Questioned By Analysts
AP report on how unemployment may overstate the jobless share. Two New York professors argue the government omits inactive and discouraged workers, suggesting true unemployment could exceed 5 percent, while others say official measures underestimate or overestimate changes in the labor force.
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Secrecy Seal for Pretrial Testimony
A federal judge in Washington ruled that all pretrial testimony in the Democrats $1 million suit over the national headquarters break must be kept from the public until the grand jury finishes its probe. Judge Charles R. Richey said the secrecy was to prevent possible indictments of yet uncharged individuals and to protect the investigation amid disputed unemployment figures cited by the federation’s filing with business owners.
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Docking Accepts KAKE Forum Appearance
Gov. Robert Docking agreed to take part in a late October KAKE television and radio program to discuss issues with his opponent. It is unclear if Republican Morris Kay has accepted. The piece notes high unemployment and jobless numbers, with quotes about welfare and job availability.
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