Stimulating the Massachusetts job market

Federal government

While many companies are laying off workers to save money, one sector is hiring. The federal government's workforce across the country is expected to expand significantly over the next several years.

The conservative Heritage Foundation estimates the $787 billion economic stimulus package could create at least 100,000 more government jobs next year and 120,000 by 2012, Reuters reports.

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Federal government While many companies are laying off workers to save money, one sector is hiring. The federal government's workforce across the country is expected to expand significantly over the next several years. The conservative Heritage Foundation estimates the $787 billion economic stimulus package could create at least 100,000 more government jobs next year and 120,000 by 2012, Reuters reports.