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I had another thought (Two in one day...I'm on a roll):

The following article and others posted since, are very misleading. Using data to derive statistics from new and current applications for unemployment insurance claims has always been inherently inaccurate if not outright deceitful on the part of the government.

Statistically, it does not include those whose insurance benefits have run out yet remain unemployed, those who are unemployed but do not qualify for unemployment benefits (ex: self-employed, some small businesses, farm laborers, most part-time employees, etc), those in this country legally (not yet US citizens) but have been laid-off and otherwise do not qualify for said benefits, and those who have taken one or more jobs at less pay and with no benefits or health insurance in order to make ends meet so they can provide for themselves and their families.

The actual unemployment (and under-employment) rate is probably twice this figure if all other factors were taken into account.

LINK: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090806/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/us_economy