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Outrage is in the air over concerns that companies are hiring only those who currently have jobs. Apparently, the nation is littered with “Unemployed need not apply” signs hanging from storefronts.
 
Advocacy groups argue that these affronts to human dignity have to go â€" and that new government regulations are the only way to protect out-of-work jobseekers. Taking their cue, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) introduced legislation that makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against those without a job, and President Obama has even included the measure in his proposed American Jobs Act.
 
How did we get to the point where the problem became so serious and widespread that only onerous government intervention could solve it? Perhaps more importantly: Are we even actually at that point?

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