Unemployment rates rose in 44 states in July, most in 3 years
Unemployment rates rose in 44 U.S. states in July, the most states to show a monthly increase in more than three years and a reflection of weak hiring nationwide. 
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Re: Unemployment rates rose in 44 states in July, most in 3 years
without reading the article, i believe alot of the increase is due to military cuts and those who went off active duty and no longer on deployment in those areas along with the civilian jobs associated near those stateside bases