Congress' Top 3 Complaints About the Slow Economic Recovery
Straight from the horse's mouth -- that of Rep. Kevin Brady, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee -- here are Congress' top three complaints about our economic recovery.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Drop More Than Expected, Indicating Economic Resilience
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to resilience in the labor market.
Extended Unemployment Benefits Don't Discourage Job Seeking: Fed
Despite arguments to the contrary, giving unemployed Americans extended jobless benefits of up to 99 weeks didn't prevent them from taking jobs, according a new report.
America's First Big-City Bankruptcy of 2013
For the time being at least, Detroit can claim the distinction of having been the biggest U.S. city to ever go completely bust.
Delayed Launch: How (and Why) to Postpone Your Job Market Debut
If you just got your diploma, but aren't quite ready for the job market (or you think it's not ready for you), here are a few things to do while you wait for hiring to rebound.
Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly 5½ Years
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level in nearly 5½ years last week, despite federal budget cuts.
Obama Renews Focus on Jobs, Economy with Texas Trip
President Barack Obama travels to Texas to put his focus back on job creation and economic growth after intensive attention to gun control legislation and immigration reform.
Jobless Claims Plummet to 5-Year Low
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell sharply last week to its lowest level since the early days of the 2007-09 recession.
Employers Add Far Fewer Jobs in April than Forecast
Private employers added 119,000 jobs in April, well below economists' expectations in the latest piece of data to suggest the economy is encountering a soft patch.
Owners of Hungry Pets Can Now Turn to Pet Food Stamps
There is no federal program to help the needy feed their cats and dogs, but one enterprising entrepreneur has stepped in to fill the void by creating food stamps for pets.
Federal Reserve Seen Keeping Interest Rates Near Zero
Scant inflation and still-modest U.S. economic growth will likely lead the Federal Reserve this week to maintain its drive to keep borrowing costs at record lows indefinitely.
U.S. Factory, Jobs Data Suggest Economy is Slowing
Factory activity in the Mid-Atlantic region cooled in April and more Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits last week, furthering signs of economic slowing.
Minutes: Fed Divided Over When to End Stimulus
Federal Reserve policymakers are divided over when to end extraordinary measures intended to encourage more borrowing and spending to help stimulate the U.S. economy.
Employers Eager for New Foreign Worker Program to Fill Jobs
As desperate as unemployed Americans are to find work, there are still some jobs that many would never consider applying for because they are seen as unappealing.
Weekly Claims for Jobless Benefits Jump to a 4-Month High
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose to its highest level in four months, suggesting the labor market recovery lost some steam in March.