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 ...

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 ...

Businesses spend more on durable goods in May (AP)

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

AP - Businesses spent more on big-ticket goods in May and the pace of layoffs slowed in the past week, the latest evidence that the economy is gradually improving. Find more info about Businesses spend more on durable goods in May (AP) photos videos pictures. read more

New jobless claims up sharply as layoffs persist (AP)

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

AP - The number of people filing new claims for jobless benefits jumped last week after three straight declines, another sign that the pace of layoffs has not slowed. Find more info about New jobless claims up sharply as layoffs persist (AP) photos videos pictures. read more