does the government really think that unemployment is down?

The official unemployment figures are not in any way impacted by whether people can file for benefits.

http://www.bls.gov/cps/cps_htgm.htm

The government knows unemployment is not down. They also know if they keep repeating a lie that it then becomes the truth. And yes, we are that am stupid.

there is no way employment is even across the board.....it varies from state to state and town to town...if people cant collect or file anymore....i bet that will light a fire under their butt....everyone should be pulling as much of their weight as they can....

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