Tag: Jobs

President Barack Obama arrives with PG&E apprentice electrician Erick Varela, a U.S. Army combat infantryman in Iraq, left, and Vice President Joe Biden, right, to the East Room of the White House, Friday, in Washington, to speak about helping the long-term unemployed. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama works with CEOs to help long-term unemployed

Brian Hughes, Susan Crabtree · January 31, 2014 5:00 am

President Barack Obama prepares to sign a document after speaking at General Electric's Waukesha, Wis. gas engine plant, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. The trip is part of a four-stop tour President Barack Obama is making to expand themes from his State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Obama: Job training must reflect changing economy

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2014 11:25 pm

Ford adding 350 jobs at Ky. truck plant

Ford adding 350 jobs at Ky. truck plant

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2014 5:15 pm

First Time Claims

First Time Claims

Geoffrey Norman · January 30, 2014 2:02 pm

Beltway Confidential

What if voters liked Obama’s State of the Union agenda?

Byron York · January 29, 2014 5:00 am

RI has worst unemployment rate in nation again

RI has worst unemployment rate in nation again

Washington Examiner · January 28, 2014 8:04 pm

Debbie Jurcak, a mother of three, works on an application for state aid at her apartment in Aurora, Ill. Jurcak, 43, was among many Americans who lost unemployment benefits in late December. On the verge of eviction, she and her husband sought the help of faith-based organizations to help them pay rent. (AP/Martha Irvine)

‘Long-term unemployment’ — one mom’s story

Martha Irvine · January 28, 2014 5:00 am

North Carolina's unemployment rate is being announced for the first time since Gov. Pat McCrory started taking credit for an economic comeback he says resulted from Republican tax cuts and fewer business regulations. (AP/Chuck Burton)

North Carolina’s jobless rate to test Gov. Pat McCrory comeback claim

Associated Press · January 28, 2014 5:00 am

Gov. Maggie Hassan is going to be talking about a New Hampshire program that helps jobless workers continue to get unemployment benefits while they start their own businesses. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Maggie Hassan discussing New Hampshire ‘Pathway to Work’ program

Associated Press · January 28, 2014 5:00 am

Conn. jobless rate falls despite decline in jobs

Conn. jobless rate falls despite decline in jobs

Washington Examiner · January 27, 2014 6:42 pm

Survey: Businesses more optimistic, but not hiring

Survey: Businesses more optimistic, but not hiring

Associated Press · January 27, 2014 6:11 am

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, left, visiting with Patrick Young at Tailored Label Products in Menomonee Falls. Young has Down Syndrome. Walker says meeting Young inspired Walker to launch an initiative to expand opportunities for workers with disabilities. (AP/Tailored Label Products)

Scott Walker focuses on hiring people with disabilities

Associated Press · January 27, 2014 5:00 am