[SeekAndFind]

The important fact is that unemployment is now 9.7%

The hidden point is this is the "official" number they publish. What they do not tell you are the people they aren't counting --- For instance, those who have given up looking for jobs, those whose unemployment insurance have run out, etc.

[Ev Reeman]

Exactly so. The real unemployment number is much higher. You cannot believe any statistic the government lays on you without checking it yourself. I think even the CBO is fudging on their numners a bit trying to put a rosier spin on them than they would under normal conditions. I believe pressure is being put on the CBO by the administration and members of Congress when it is supposed to be non partisan.

[Ev Reeman]

Exactly so. The real unemployment number is much higher. You cannot believe any statistic the government lays on you without checking it yourself. I think even the CBO is fudging on their numners a bit trying to put a rosier spin on them than they would under normal conditions. I believe pressure is being put on the CBO by the administration and members of Congress when it is supposed to be non partisan.