The Facts About:  UNEMPLOYMENT

“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” – The Wizard of Oz to Dorothy and her entourage. As we approach the 2012 elections, voters are being bombarded with rhetoric from politicians who will either try to present facts supporting their policies or deceptive spin. So much so, it is easy for voters to become confused and not know who to trust. Education is critical to any voting decision, and we certainly cannot depend on the press or “think tanks” to present the facts with any unbiased accuracy. Therefore, the purpose of this column is to provide reliable references for voters to validate the data presented. This will be the first in a series of such reports which will provide such resources for key campaign issues such as Taxes, the Economy, Immigration, and Energy. Today, we will discuss unemployment which has been of paramount importance to this country for the last few years.