Comments on: What Budget Crisis? https://calwatchdog.com/2010/03/19/what-budget-crisis/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 05:56:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: EastBayLarry https://calwatchdog.com/2010/03/19/what-budget-crisis/#comment-549 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:25:13 +0000 http://www.calwatchdog.com/?p=3099#comment-549 I would like to know if these unemployment numbers include people who have been out of work so long they have given up.

My own case is probably NOT counted in those numbers as after nearly 24 months unemployed I had to accept a minimally qualified SSI retirement to feed my family. I still look for work every day, but have not had even one offer. It’s been over 34 months now.

]]> By: Anthony Pignataro https://calwatchdog.com/2010/03/19/what-budget-crisis/#comment-548 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:03:37 +0000 http://www.calwatchdog.com/?p=3099#comment-548 Peter,

The math is correct, but that particular paragraph was ambiguous, so I understand the confusion. Anyway, we clarified the text. Thanks for reading.

Anthony Pignataro
CalWatchdog

]]> By: Peter https://calwatchdog.com/2010/03/19/what-budget-crisis/#comment-547 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:35:59 +0000 http://www.calwatchdog.com/?p=3099#comment-547 Wow, a 147.7% increase in unemployment! Somebody better check the batteries in their calculator!

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