Jobs
Sharp rise in foreclosure notices
September 15, 2011Home foreclosures grew sharply in August, a marked 33 percent increase after slowing to a trickle over the last year, making it the sharpest rise in four years.
Read morePresident Obama’s jobs plan in context
September 14, 2011Obama's American Jobs Act is better than we expected, and although it does not do enough, it should be supported while pushing for more and better proposals.
Read moreCongressional Progressive Caucus presents jobs plan
September 14, 2011Following up on speak-outs it organized around the country during the summer the Congressional Progressive Caucus Sept. 13 unveiled a far-reaching Rebuild the American Dream Framework, focusing on six areas for immediate and long-term job creation.
Read morePresident Obama’s Jobs Plan – an economic analysis
September 14, 2011The president introduced his job plan in a speech to Congress Sept. 8, and introduced the American Jobs Act a few days later.
Read moreJackson: Jobs needed as state cuts endanger lives
September 14, 2011People want to move from welfare to work, but the requirements to make that transition are missing.
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