Jobs
White House establishes rural council
June 10, 2011President Obama established the White House Rural Council to develop and implement an economic strategy in the country's rural communities.
Read moreAt empty train depot, Detroiters demand jobs
June 7, 2011DETROIT - They believe that if a negligent slumlord did what he was supposed to, the worst urban blight could be used to generate good jobs.
Read moreYouth employment at historic low
June 7, 2011"Having a job helps youth mature and teaches responsibility."
Read moreTexas jobs vigil slams “free trade” pacts
June 6, 2011Labor activists are blasting the GOP "free trade" proposals to cut public workers' jobs and to lessen unemployment benefits.
Read moreBleak numbers: unemployment rate up, jobs scarce
June 3, 2011The unemployment rate rose to 9.1 percent in May, up from April's 9 percent rate, signalling a pause in any economic recovery.
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