Tag: Jobs

Nancy Pelosi nixes budget deal without jobless benefits

Nancy Pelosi nixes budget deal without jobless benefits

Washington Examiner · December 5, 2013 5:36 pm

Demonstrations planned in 100 cities are part of push by labor unions, worker advocacy groups and Democrats to raise the federal minimum wage of $7.25. (AP/Paul Beaty)

Fast-food strikes return amid push for wage hikes

Associated Press · December 5, 2013 5:00 am

The Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Thursday morning that gross domestic product for the third quarter came in stronger than expected, at 3.6 percent growth at an annual rate versus an initial reading of 2.8 percent.

Third-quarter economic growth sharply revised up to 3.6 percent

Joseph Lawler · December 5, 2013 5:00 am

Hundreds of striking Will County employees are getting ready to return to work after union officials say they reached a tentative deal following a more than two-week walkout.

Striking Illinois workers reach tentative deal

Associated Press · December 4, 2013 5:00 am

GOP opposes Democratic drive to renew jobless aid

GOP opposes Democratic drive to renew jobless aid

Andrew Taylor · December 3, 2013 11:11 pm

President Obama regularly touts what he calls the âeconomic recoveryâ supposedly prompted by his policies, including the creation of 7.5 million jobs, consistent growth for more than three years and revitalization of the domestic auto industry. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Examiner Editorial: Americans don’t buy Obama’s talk of economic ‘recovery’

Editorial Writer · December 3, 2013 5:00 am

Experts are split on what impact extending unemployment benefits would have on the number of unemployed. (AP File)

Extending unemployment benefits would cost $26 billion, Congressional Budget Office says

Joseph Lawler · December 3, 2013 5:00 am

The Unhealthy Economy

The Unhealthy Economy

Geoffrey Norman · December 2, 2013 6:14 pm

Sluggish Sales

Geoffrey Norman · December 2, 2013 5:01 pm

The number-one economic indicator, the jobs report, is due out Friday morning for the month of November. (AP Photo)

The week ahead in economics: Jobs report, Obama speaks and Detroit

Joseph Lawler · December 2, 2013 5:00 am

A Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection Video Inspection Station in Buffalo, N.Y.

Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for more border agents in Buffalo

Associated Press · December 2, 2013 5:00 am

USA Today: Will holiday sales herald better 2014 economy?

USA Today: Will holiday sales herald better 2014 economy?

Washington Examiner · November 30, 2013 5:00 am