There are some moments in political campaigns that are more pivotal than others. Senator John McCain’s statement during the 2008 general election — and recession…
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will talk about the nation’s economic woes in remarks at the White House Friday. SEE ALSO: Time To Take Romney…
via CNN Republicans looking to defeat President Barack Obama in November’s general election are rooting for the American economy to fail, the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee said in an interview Sunday. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said criticism from Republicans on Friday’s worse-than-expected jobs report was reflective […]
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton says he believes President Barack Obama (both pictured) can win re-election if he can persuade voters he steadied a…
When you put together everything Americans produce in a year, it adds up to some $16 trillion — an almost unimaginable amount of money. Now for the first time in its history, the United States owes its creditors that same amount. The $16 trillion of federal debt is as big as the nation’s entire economic […]
via BBC News The US economy created 227,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate stayed at 8.3%, the lowest level in nearly three years. The Labor Department report also showed that job-creation figures in December and January were even stronger than first estimated. President Barack Obama said the figures showed the economy “getting stronger”. […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country’s brighter economic mood. A new poll shows that Republicans and Democrats alike are…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country’s brighter economic mood. A new poll shows that Republicans and Democrats alike…
via BBC News The US Congress has voted in favor of extending a payroll tax cut until the end of 2012, ending months of debate. The bill now moves on to President Barack Obama, who has promised to sign it into law. The deal would extend a payroll tax cut the White House says saves […]
Families across the country have felt the financial pinch and are scrambling to learn how to survive a recession. With reports of a recession in the near future, we must be equipped with knowledge on how to endure potential financial hardship. There’s no one correct answer on how to survive a recession however, there are some basic […]
via BBC News US retail sales rose at a faster-than-expected pace in September, offering signs of hope to the country’s economy. Sales were up by 1.1% over the previous month, beating economists’ forecasts. That is the biggest gain in seven months, according to seasonally adjusted data from the US Department of Commerce. Excluding vehicle sales […]
via CNN At a time when the trend among state legislatures is to create tough immigration laws, one Ohio city is pinning its ambitions on an opposite track. Dayton, with a population of about 140,000, wants to become the friendliest place for immigrants. Immigrants, officials say, have opened businesses and created jobs in the city’s […]
