Unemployment dips in 17 states, rises in 26

Courtesy MSNBC.com: Business  Fri, 08/21/2009 - 09:48

The unemployment rate fell in 17 states and the District of Columbia last month, a positive sign even as the pain of joblessness remains widespread.


 

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