This map only has data from 1999 and 2009 but is surprising nonetheless: The Geography of Government Benefits [1]. It’s very easy to compare 1999 to 2009 and see just how much government assistance has grown. – Skyrat
Items from The Economatrix:
Three-Month Low In U.S. Jobless Claims Offers Hope For Labor Market [2]
US Applications For Jobless Aid Reach 3-Month Low [3]