economy
Interfaith coalition tells Congress: Put job creation first
June 16, 2011The group, comprised of Muslim, Christian and Jewish organizations, called on Congress "to protect poor people from bearing the brunt of budget cuts."
Read more2012 and the jobs imperative
June 15, 2011The number one issue that is a drag on the president's re-election chances is jobs.
Read more5,000 join union-led march against corporate greed
June 15, 2011As the nation's top CEOs held a June 14 summit in Chicago, 5,000 angry demonstrators outside chanted, "You got bailed out, we got sold out!"
Read moreEnding wars, creating jobs, top mayors’ agenda
June 14, 2011More than a dozen mayors are sponsoring a resolution to end the Afghanistan and Iraq wars and use the savings to pay for job-creating programs in the nation's cities.
Read moreGloomy about the economy? The solution is stimulating
June 13, 2011Calls for austerity fill the media and the political corridors of power, but it's akin to pouring gasoline on a fire.
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