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Old 12.14.2008
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Many lack jobless benefits
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Unemployment insurance claims are up on the heels of the biggest monthly layoffs in November since 1974, but some labor advocates say the numbers do not reflect the "contingent workers" who are left with no financial backstop.
Many of the people losing their jobs fall through the gaps in unemployment insurance laws, leaving them with no right to benefits despite years of labor.
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They are just now realizing that there are many that are affected and not qualified.

Boy, they are really bright in Washington.
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They are just now realizing that there are many that are affected and not qualified.

Boy, they are really bright in Washington.
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they are about as smart as some of us smart truck drivers..
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