Obama win came not a moment too soon

Jobless rate bolts to 14-year high of 6.5 percent

WASHINGTON – The nation's unemployment rate bolted to a 14-year high of 6.5 percent in October as another 240,000 jobs were cut, far worse than economists expected and stark proof the economy is deteriorating at an alarmingly rapid pace.

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I just hope the country can last until January 20!