The New Poor

Millions of Unemployed Face Years Without Jobs

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By PETER S. GOODMAN
Published: February 20, 2010

BUENA PARK, Calif. — Even as the American economy shows tentative signs of a rebound, the human toll of the recession continues to mount, with millions of Americans remaining out of work, out of savings and nearing the end of their unemployment benefits.

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“There are no bad jobs now. Any job is a good job,â€