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The New York Times
Friday, March 6, 2009 -- 8:53 AM ET
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651,000 Jobs Lost in February

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the
national unemployment rate surged last month to 8.1 percent,
its highest level in 24 years.

BUT AT THE HEIGHT OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WAS 25%. BREATH EASIER.