21.   Social work departments were facing even greater demands, unemployment was rising, the economy was weak and poverty and homelessness were on the increase.

22.   Long-term unemployment rose in all regions compared with a year ago.

23.   Sweden had recently had to abandon workfare because, as unemployment had risen, it had become too costly to administer.

24.   Along the Texas-Mexico border, unemployment had been rising since the beginning of the year, particularly in retail and trade jobs.

25.   Along with the decline in output, unemployment is rising in Singapore.

26.   And opening American markets to more foreign competition could be hard if unemployment rises substantially.

27.   As unemployment rises, so does antiforeigner sentiment.

28.   As unemployment rises, worried consumers will save even more and spend even less.

29.   At home, consumers are glum, unemployment is rising and business investment has sagged.

30.   After a burst of optimism in May, people are again expecting unemployment to rise.