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Laid-off Alaska oil worker goes back to school amid economic turmoil

Frank Dias Jr., an unemployed oil worker, enrolled in NIT vocational school to gain more skills. He's not alone -- the falling price of oil per barrel has left Alaska's economy in turmoil. Governor Walker is now considering Alaska's first income tax in 35 years -- an unpopular idea for those in and out of work.
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