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1 in 9 Americans are Feeding their Families with Stamps
In today’s financial crisis, 1 in every 9 Americans are feeding their families with stamps. There are currently 33.8 million Americans on food stamps– a number that far exceeds the the surge in food stamp users in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. In the past year, family participation in the food stamp program has increased [...]
American Perspectives: Testimonials and Interactive Map of Recession
(AP) From Atlanta, Ga., listen to Marian Chamberlain, 65, jobless, and no longer eligible for unemployment: “I will never be able to retire.” From Shakopee, Minn., listen to Bruce Paul, 56, a vintage car mechanic laid off in January and unemployed for the first time since Richard Nixon was president. Today he and his wife [...]
Ballet Dancers Get the Boot
While many industries are feeling the pinch, ballet dancers are being hit by the recession especially hard. The Washington Post reports that New York City Ballet has let 11 dancers go, Miami City Ballet has laidoff seven dancers, in addition to getting rid of live music, and San Francisco Ballet has laid off six dancers. [...]
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