Facts about the Current Job Crisis

I just finished reading a fascinating US News article titled, "The Growing Job Crisis Needs Solutions Now." Here are some interesting facts about the current job crisis:

• The United States has lost jobs for 21 months in a row
• 17% of Americans are either unemployed or underemployed
• Twice as many people today fear that they are going to get laid off
• Food stamps feed 1 in 9 Americans
• More men than women have been losing jobs