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ESTA Visa Compulsory for Travellers to America

The new online US visa waiver checking system for anyone travelling to the US from the UK is now compulsory.

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USA Unemployment Remains at 10%

America’s unemployment rate remained at 10 per cent in December. Employment fell in construction, manufacturing, and wholesale trade, while temporary help services and health care added jobs.

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American House Prices Continue to Fall

American existing house sales bounced back strongly in September with first-time buyers driving much of the activity, marking five gains in the past six months. The American average existing house price for all housing types was $174,900 (£105,234) in September.

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American Unemployment Over 10%

America’s unemployment rate rose above the 10 per cent mark in October to reach a 26-year high after jobless figures rose by 190,000 last month. The largest job losses in October were in construction, manufacturing, and retail trade. Health care employment continued to increase in October with an extra 29,000 jobs.

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American Thanksgiving Facts for 2009

America’s Thanksgiving has always been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month. This year’s Thanksgiving Day is on the 26th of November.

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