With unemployment above the national average, the Illinois General Assembly on Thursday approved a $9 billion public works program meant to create thousands of new jobs quickly.
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General Assembly approves $9 billion public works program
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New program to assist struggling businesses
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Illinois Tool Works reaffirms forecasts
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US unemployment holds at 9.7 percent
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Walker proposes adding new state jobs
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Public sector workers expect rise
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Jobless claims rise by 9,000
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Stimulus plan can create four million jobs:
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National construction policy to be passed shortly
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Berks county gains 3,000 jobs over the year
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Lawmakers agree to extend unemployment benefits
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Jobless claims up by 4,000
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Unemployment rate climbs to 8.9 percent
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More counties approved for assistance
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Public sector wage agreement to be signed
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Deal saves jobs at the
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Indiana receives millions to hire police officers