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White House says lagging job growth key to recovery
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The White House warned that the recession-plagued US economy, while somewhat improved in recent weeks, will not turn a corner until the soaring unemployment rate declines.
Nations:Denmark People:Nancy Pelosi Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis
2009-12-13
U.S. jobless pay measure to move with defense bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats hope to pack a must-pass U.S. defense spending bill with measures to help victims of the ailing economy, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin said on Friday.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Dick Durbin Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis 111th Congress Source:(Reuters)
2009-12-12
Strong sales boost recovery hope
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumers stepped up their spending in November and grew more optimistic this month, unexpectedly strong data showed on Friday, raising hopes a self-sustaining economic recovery was starting to unfold.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession
2009-12-11
New U.S. jobless claims rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, but a surprise narrowing in the trade gap in October indicated the economy remained firmly on a steady growth path.
Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2009-12-10
Black lawmakers grow impatient with White House
WASHINGTON - Black lawmakers who have largely held their tongues during President Barack Obama's first year in office are stepping up their demands that the nation's first black president do more for minority communities hit hardest by the recession.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Bill Clinton Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress Obama Admin. 2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2009-12-10
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- White House says lagging job growth key to recovery 2009-12-13
- U.S. jobless pay measure to move with defense bill 2009-12-12
- Strong sales boost recovery hope 2009-12-11
- New U.S. jobless claims rise 2009-12-10
- Black lawmakers grow impatient with White House 2009-12-10
- Foreclosure filings fall 8 percent in November 2009-12-09
- Jobless professionals vie for holiday sales work 2009-12-06
- Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism 2009-12-04
- Why Rich Consumers Matter More 2009-12-04
- Obama bemoans desperation of people out of work 2009-12-03
- New jobless claims fall unexpectedly to 457K 2009-12-03
- Major layoffs at Washington Times, Miami Herald 2009-12-03
- Getting a Mortgage in 2010: 10 Things to Know 2009-12-03
- Productivity up at 8.1 percent rate in 3Q 2009-12-03
- Retailers report surprise drop in November 2009-12-03
- Geithner vows to lower US budget gap to 3% 2009-12-03
- Economic reports signal modest growth ahead 2009-12-01
- New $100 billion safety net for jobless in works 2009-12-01
- Obama and GOP differ over recipe for jobs, economy 2009-11-26
- Seniors suffer in troubled California subdivision 2009-11-26
- Weekly jobless claims drop below 500,000 2009-11-25
- October U.S. new home sales seen rising 2 percent 2009-11-25
- U.S. consumer spending rises, jobless claims tumble 2009-11-25
- Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments 2009-11-17
- Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September 2009-11-12
- Fed officials see choppy recovery for U.S. economy 2009-11-10
- Electronic Arts to cut 1,500 jobs 2009-11-09
- Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83 2009-11-06
- Obama signs homebuyer, jobless bill assistance 2009-11-06
- Congress set to expand homebuyer tax credit 2009-11-05
- Productivity surges, job growth should follow 2009-11-05
- October sales offer relief to merchants 2009-11-05
- For Americans, deficit pain is felt close to home 2009-11-04
- Senate acts to extend aid for jobless, homebuyers 2009-11-04
- 3 strong economic reports lift recovery hopes 2009-11-02
- Obama: Hiring last to come as economy rebounds 2009-11-02
- Geithner: Recovery could be 'a little choppy' 2009-10-31
- US consumer spending dips first time in five months 2009-10-30
- Stimulus plan created one million jobs: US officials 2009-10-30
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- Senators eye extending home credit to end of April 2009-10-28
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