It ain't over 'till it's over. And it ain't over

• Falling Wage Syndrome - The New York Times
• U.S. Workers' Wages Stagnate As Firms Rush to Slash Costs - Washington Post
• For Victims of Recession, Patchwork State Aid - The New York Times (This nation's crazy-quilt system of benefits -- or lack thereof -- has long been one of my pet peeves. One's well-being should not pivot on an accident of geography, e.g., your state happens to be infested with Republicans. Indeed, this article might be retitled: "When Federalism Suffers Brain Damage," or possibly, "Think It Can't Get Any Worse, Unemployed Homeless Person? Think Again." See also: "The American System of Public-School Funding and Its Grotesque Contribution to Social Inequality.")
• Far From Over - The New York Times