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  Jobless rates no factor for stimulus money
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Last EditedJason  Aug 04, 2010 05:24am
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AuthorDennis Cauchon
MediaNewspaper - USA Today
News DateWednesday, August 4, 2010 11:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionStates with the highest jobless rates are getting less money per person under the federal stimulus program than states with below-average unemployment, a USA TODAY analysis finds.

Hard-hit Florida ranks last in stimulus benefits per resident despite having the nation's fifth-highest unemployment rate. Nevada has the nation's worst unemployment — 14.2% — but ranks 46th in stimulus benefits.

By contrast, North Dakota has the nation's lowest jobless rate — 3.6% — but ranks fourth in stimulus benefits. Alaska ranks No. 1 in stimulus aid — $3,505 per person — and has a jobless rate below the 9.5% national rate.
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