Democrats mulling stand-alone jobless aid (AP)

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

AP - The demise of Democrats' jobs-agenda legislation means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week. Governors who had counted on fresh federal aid will now have to consider more budget cuts, tax increases and layoffs of state workers. Find more info about Democrats ...

Federal regs set to restrain Wall Street risk (AP)

Friday, June 25th, 2010

AP - The toughest financial regulations since the Great Depression are headed for final votes in Congress next week, covering everything from debit card swipes at Starbucks to the most complex securities, in an election-year salve for public anger over the Wall Street risk-taking that cost millions their jobs, homes ...

Financial overhaul deal gives Obama a new triumph (AP)

Friday, June 25th, 2010

AP - The toughest financial regulations since the Great Depression are headed for final votes in Congress next week, covering everything from debit card swipes at Starbucks to the most complex securities, in an election-year salve for public anger over the Wall Street risk-taking that cost millions their jobs, homes ...

Stymied by GOP, Democrats at loss on jobs agenda (AP)

Friday, June 25th, 2010

AP - The demise of Democrats' jobs-agenda legislation means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than 200,000 people a week. Governors who had counted on fresh federal aid will now have to consider more budget cuts, tax increases and layoffs of state workers. Find more info about Stymied ...