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Friday, September 5, 2008

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Many seniors are still looking to work

People at an AARP job fair in Nevada

Because of the poor economy, many senior citizens are looking to get back into the workforce. Nancy Marshall Genzer met a few of them at an AARP job fair and found out why they're not ready for retirement.

People at a job fair in Nevada sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons. (AARP)

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  • By Helen Wilson

    From Washington, DC, 09/24/2008

    I am a retired senoir citizen, wo is looking for partime work, working as an receptionists in the DC area. I worked for the federal gov't for over 25 yrs for the Pentagon, and National Science Foundation looking to hear from someone.

    THANKS

    By charles (chuck) phillips

    From abita spring, LA, 09/11/2008

    I'm 74 years young and I have worked over 50 years in construction (carpentry)I have worked for my self over the past 20 years and I stell have 10 more years in me

    By Dae Sung Kim

    From Philadelphia, PA, 09/07/2008

    I'd like to listen to your every broadcasging. Thank You.

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