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Rising unemployment taxes could hinder hiring

The number of people claiming jobless aid has tripled since the recession began. The demand has drained the funds that many
states use to pay jobless claims. Nearly half the states, including Indiana, are borrowing from the federal government.

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State’s jobless rate ticks up

Indiana’s unemployment rate inched up to 9.8 percent in October, reversing small declines recorded in the previous three months,
the Indiana Department of Workforce Development said Friday morning.

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Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless assistance bill

President Barack Obama is set to sign a $24-billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers
and extending unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless who have been left behind as the economy veers toward recovery.

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New jobless claims rise more than expected

The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, as employers remain
reluctant to hire even as the economy shows signs of recovery.

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