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October 4, 2006

Florida Governor: Crist by 16

Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened up a wide lead over Democratic Congressman Jim Davis. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Crist ahead 54% to 38%.

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October 4, 2006

Hiring Expectations Down Sharply Among Accounting & Finance Workers

Worker Confidence among accounting & finance professionals fell in September, as the group's Hudson Employment Index (SM) declined 6.3 points to 106.2. A significant drop in hiring expectations and job satisfaction contributed to the decline.

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October 4, 2006

Atlanta Worker Confidence Slips

After hitting a record high last month, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta fell 2.5 points to 118.6 in September. While perceptions of personal finances faltered, concerns regarding lay offs hit an all time low, tempering the decline.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: Boston

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Boston workers fell 2.1 points to 91.8 in September, its lowest reading of the year. Area confidence has been steadily declining since April when the Index was at 103.7. Less optimism regarding hiring expectations and job satisfaction continued to hinder local confidence.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: California

Worker confidence in California slipped in August, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.4 points to 108.4.

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October 4, 2006

Chicago Worker Confidence Holds Steady

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Chicago inched up 0.6 points to 94.5 in September. The monthly reading of local worker confidence is nearly eight points higher than this time last year, when the city’s Index was 86.8.

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October 4, 2006

Dallas Worker Confidence Hits Record High Despite Personal Finance Concerns

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Dallas workers continued to climb this month, as worker confidence rose 2.2 points to 112.5 in September.

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October 4, 2006

FL Worker Confidence Plummets

Worker confidence declined in Florida in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index ( SM) dropped 7.1 points to 115.2. Declines in hiring plans, job satisfaction and perceived job security contributed to the drop. Despite the decrease, the latest reading tops last September’s 113.2.

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October 4, 2006

Worker Confidence Continues To Rise Among Hispanics But Falls For African-Americans

Hispanic workers continued to report an upswing in confidence, while African-American worker's confidence fell in September.

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October 4, 2006

IT Worker Confidence Rebounds Amid Positive Hiring Expectations

Worker Confidence among IT Professionals rebounded in September, as the sector's Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 6.2 points to 109.3.

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October 4, 2006

Legal Worker Confidence Plummets to All Time Low

Confidence among workers in the legal sector plunged in September, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 16.3 points to 97.9.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: Los Angeles

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles workers slipped 1.6 points to 100.6 in September .

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: Manufacturing Sector

After recording two consecutive increases, confidence among manufacturing workers plunged in September.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: Minneapolis-St. Paul

Falling steadily since February of this year, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul workers reversed its momentum in September as local worker confidence rose 2.8 points to 94.9.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: New York City

After hovering around 90.0 for five months, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York dropped 6.5 points to 84.4, the lowest reading this year.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: Ohio

Ohio worker confidence posted the second consecutive gain in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 1.4 points to 100.1.

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October 4, 2006

PA Worker Confidence Up Despite Lower Hiring Expectations

After two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in Pennsylvania improved in September. The state’s Hudson Employment Index ( SM) rose 1.8 points to 98.8.

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October 4, 2006

Philadelphia Worker Confidence Up Despite Drop in Expected Hiring

After reaching a 2006 low in August, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia workers rose nearly two points to 89.4 in September. Increased job security sparked the up-tick in local worker confidence.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: San Francisco

After falling for three consecutive months, San Francisco worker confidence reversed its trend in September as the local Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up one point to 100.2.

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October 4, 2006

Hudson Index: Tampa

After hitting a 2006 high last month, confidence amongst Tampa workers declined as the local Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 5.5 points to 115.5 in September.