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By Sarah Skidmore, Associated Press Tuesday, May 10, 2011 The tough economy has disrupted millions of workers' lives, putting many out of a job and exponentially increasing the workloads of many others. The uncertainty of it all can leave people wondering what to do next. So when is it time to call in the pros? Here are tips on what career counselors do and how to decide whether they can help ...

Counseling center could lose Medicaid funding
A counseling center in West Des Moines could lose its Medicaid funding after a state review showed indications of fraud.

On the House: Housing counseling was sacrificed to keep federal government open
The budget deal crafted in April to keep the federal government in operation cut money from the Department of Housing and Urban Development that had been designated for housing-counseling programs across the country.