Jobs
Labor launches new drive to back Obama on deficit
September 20, 2011The AFL-CIO has launched an on-line letter campaign that will enable millions to directly write their lawmakers in support of the president's deficit reduction and job creation plans.
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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.
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President 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.
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Congressional 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.
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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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