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Danielle Kurtzleben

Danielle Kurtzleben

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Danielle Kurtzleben

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    The less-educated left the labor force last monthThe less-educated left the labor force last month
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    Dropouts and people without college experience led the charge in leaving the workforce in April.

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    Unemployment rate falls to 6.3 percentUnemployment rate falls to 6.3 percent
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    The jobless rate fell by its sharpest level since December 2010.

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    GDP last quarter went from awful to more awfulGDP last quarter went from awful to more awful
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    This is the man who will take over Ford nextThis is the man who will take over Ford next
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    Mark Fields will reportedly take over for Ford’s turnaround king, Alan Mulally.

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    A great map of the states people want to fleeA great map of the states people want to flee
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    Half of people living in Illinois and Connecticut want to get the hell out

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    Half of Illinois residents want to move awayHalf of Illinois residents want to move away
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    Illinois, Connecticut, and Maryland residents are all displeased with their states, but should they pack up and leave?

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    GDP has slowed way down, but the Fed stands firmGDP has slowed way down, but the Fed stands firm
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    Despite a disappointing GDP report, the FOMC has decided to stick with the low-interest-rate, slow-taper roadmap

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    Bad weather killed economic growth this winterBad weather killed economic growth this winter
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    GDP grew by only 0.1 percent in the first quarter. Here’s why.

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    Why nobody is excited about today’s FOMC statementWhy nobody is excited about today’s FOMC statement
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    The Fed’s April meeting is expected to yield no policy changes. Here’s why.

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    Polite little girls haven’t caught up to boys yetPolite little girls haven’t caught up to boys yet
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    Can well-behaved little girls really inherit the earth?

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