What You Need to Know: 01.16.09

Under 30? Looking for a job? You're not alone
"With the unemployment rate skyrocketing, employees under 30 have the most reason for worry. Joblessness is far higher among younger people than for those later in their careers.

For workers under 29, the unemployment rate jumped to more than 11 percent in December, compared with under 9 percent a year ago, according to Labor Department figures. That is far worse than the overall rate of 7.2 percent, up from 4.9 percent a year ago. The rate for teenage workers, from 16-19, is far worse -- approaching 20 percent. For workers in their 30s and older, the rate is still under 7 percent, and generally declines as workers get older."

Are judges Bush's most lasting imprint?
"Long after Bush is gone from Washington (in fact, long after President-elect Barack Obama is gone), Bush-appointed judges will still be handing down rulings which will shape American society."

Senate swears in Biden replacement Kaufman
"Ted Kaufman, a Delaware Democrat who for decades has been a political adviser to Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., was sworn in Friday to fill the Senate seat Biden relinquished to become vice president."