Half Way Through 2009 and Jobs Still Major Concern

This will be a bleak holiday season for many Americans.

Massive job losses and reductions in hours for many of those still receiving a paycheck will make holiday giving painful and restrained.

Companies that might be gearing up for the annual holiday push are nervous about lower sales, which means many aren't hiring.

Saving existing jobs and creating new jobs is job #1.

No amount of government assistance can make up for a missing paycheck. Not only is there financial stress, but the emotional stress can be devastating.

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