James Booth

Age: 45

Previous employment: Sales manager

Booth worked for a beer distributor for 18 years before losing his $62,000-a-year job. This is the first time he's applied for unemployment. He has sent his résumé to every company he knows. His wife is a teacher whose health benefits cover the couple and their son, 17.

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