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February 2009

2-25-2009: Los Angeles Times: A break for state's jobless; Schwarzenegger says he'll back a change in law that would bring more federal dollars.

2-24-2009: Kansas City Star: Stimulus reverses welfare-to-work reform

2-24-2009: Washington Times: Will law stimulate welfare?

2-24-2009: Associated Press State & Local Wire: Panel recommends unemployment insurance strategy

2-24-2009: The Associated Press State & Local Wire: Gov. Riley to reject unemployment stimulus funding

2-22-2009: Los Angeles Times: SURVIVING RECESSION; BENEFIT BASICS; Applying for the biweekly stipend can be daunting. Our primer helps guide you to the assistance you need.

2-16-2008: The Washington Post: For Social Programs, Long-Awaited Boost

2-14-2009: The New York Times: Stimulus Bill Would Bestow New Aid to Many Workers

2-4-2009: Chicago Defender: Housing crisis driving increase in homelessness

2-12-2009: The Wichita Eagle: Proposed wage hike worries restaurateurs

2-10-2009: USA TODAY: Job loss opens up tax breaks; Lower income may bring deductions for medical care, tax credits into play

2-8-2009: Pensacola News Journal: The Florida minimum wage debate

2-7-2009: The Advocate: Poverty panel: Double tax credit

2-7-2009: The Kansas City Star: Unemployment rate takes a big jump

2-7-2009: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Judge halts city's sick pay ordinance

2-9-2009: The Evening Sun: Free tax help for low-income families

1-29-2009: Baltimore Sun: Extend help to jobless

2-3-2009: The Associated Press State & Local Wire: Senate rejects tinkering with minimum wage

2-2-2009: New Orleans CityBusiness: Maternity leave policy lacking for U.S. moms

2-5-2009: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Layoffs push many to part-time jobs

2-4-2009: Rocky Mountain News: Mischief with wages