Jobs
President 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.
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Jackson: 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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“We’re fighting for our jobs,” Chicagoans declare
September 14, 2011Protesters declared, "Enough is enough," and called for a new people's coalition to engage in mass demonstrations to protect workers' rights and create jobs.
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President demands lawmakers pass $447 billion jobs bill
September 9, 2011Republicans, as expected, are already throwing wrenches into the works, with all of the GOP presidential candidates essentially trashing the proposal.
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Time to act for jobs is now, no excuses
September 9, 2011Obama's forceful speech and proposal for jobs before a joint session of Congress may well have been a turning point moment in his administration.
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