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JANUARY 22, 2010

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Economic woes

According to the article posted on Tampabay.com today by Jeff Harrington, "Florida's unemployment hits 11.8%; Tampa Bay's 12.4%," Florida unemployment rates have continued to increase hitting 11.8 percent in December. In the Tampa Bay area, the jobless rate reached 12.4 percent. Hernando's unemployment rate for December rose to 14.9 percent. You can read Harrington's story on Tampabay.com. Has the rising unemployment rate affected you and your family? What are you doing to save money? Share your thoughts and stories here on the NIE Blogging Zone.

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