Category Archives: Jobs and the Economy
Unemployment at 8.3% and 243K jobs added. Pres. Obama’s policies are working.
In January, 243,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent — the lowest level in almost two years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, “Job growth was widespread in the private sector, with
Unemployment at 8.3% and 243K jobs added. Pres. Obama’s policies are working.
In January, 243,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent — the lowest level in almost two years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, “Job growth was widespread in the private sector, with
Did the Super Committee Fail or Succeed?
Here’s an interesting take on what just happened with the super committee’s failure; or not as this article suggests. The article, Super Committee has succeeded — it has not failed, is by CoffeeCat, Democratic Underground. Read the article and share
Did the Super Committee Fail or Succeed?
Here’s an interesting take on what just happened with the super committee’s failure; or not as this article suggests. The article, Super Committee has succeeded — it has not failed, is by CoffeeCat, Democratic Underground. Read the article and share
Pres. Obama cuts federal waste and invests in job growth through executive orders.
This is a great story and one that we should share widely. President Obama does what the American people need the most. As he promised when he took office, he signs an executive order cutting federal spending on items such
Pres. Obama cuts federal waste and invests in job growth through executive orders.
This is a great story and one that we should share widely. President Obama does what the American people need the most. As he promised when he took office, he signs an executive order cutting federal spending on items such
Ohio workers’ win is a model for the rest of America’s middle class.
After yesterday’s successful push back by working families across America on the far right’s oppressive measures, if there’s anyone, no matter what your political affiliation is, feeling like you don’t have the power to make a difference, watch this video and then
Ohio workers’ win is a model for the rest of America’s middle class.
After yesterday’s successful push back by working families across America on the far right’s oppressive measures, if there’s anyone, no matter what your political affiliation is, feeling like you don’t have the power to make a difference, watch this video and then
Norquist v. Reagan: Americans for Tax Reform and the pledge to not raise taxes.
Recently, House Speaker John Boehner (R) was asked about the influence of anti-tax activist and president and founder of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Grover Norquist on Republicans and his thoughts about it. Boehner’s response was great, if only it
Norquist v. Reagan: Americans for Tax Reform and the pledge to not raise taxes.
Recently, House Speaker John Boehner (R) was asked about the influence of anti-tax activist and president and founder of Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) Grover Norquist on Republicans and his thoughts about it. Boehner’s response was great, if only it
Rep. Paul Ryan uses MSNBC’s Morning Joe to spout more useless rhetoric.
What a waste of air time! Rep. Paul Ryan on Morning Joe now talking about how the President should be concerned about social mobility, about jobs, and made comments that the President is moving away from being a uniter. What
Rep. Paul Ryan uses MSNBC’s Morning Joe to spout more useless rhetoric.
What a waste of air time! Rep. Paul Ryan on Morning Joe now talking about how the President should be concerned about social mobility, about jobs, and made comments that the President is moving away from being a uniter. What
Republicans can’t have it both ways: Deny first responder jobs and don’t accept the results.
Recently, Vice President Joe Biden commented with great urgency the need to pass the $35 million part of the American Jobs Act that provides for hiring police officers, fire fighters and teachers. He said that crime was rising in various
Republicans can’t have it both ways: Deny first responder jobs and don’t accept the results.
Recently, Vice President Joe Biden commented with great urgency the need to pass the $35 million part of the American Jobs Act that provides for hiring police officers, fire fighters and teachers. He said that crime was rising in various
Pres. Obama not backing down on jobs and neither should we.
Watch this video and it is clear, the President isn’t giving up on getting jobs to Americans now and neither should we. The only bills Republicans are offering the American people is a bill to cover the cost of more
Pres. Obama not backing down on jobs and neither should we.
Watch this video and it is clear, the President isn’t giving up on getting jobs to Americans now and neither should we. The only bills Republicans are offering the American people is a bill to cover the cost of more
Eric Cantor Gloats Over denying Americans jobs.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is barely able to mask gloating about Republicans’ successful filibuster of the American Jobs Act yesterday. His smug demeanor and apparent gleefulness is nothing more than arrogance when juxtaposed to the backdrop of 63 percent
Eric Cantor Gloats Over denying Americans jobs.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is barely able to mask gloating about Republicans’ successful filibuster of the American Jobs Act yesterday. His smug demeanor and apparent gleefulness is nothing more than arrogance when juxtaposed to the backdrop of 63 percent
Cain says OWS participants are “jealous Americans.”
Herman Cain doesn’t get it. On Sunday, Cain appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation and said the Occupy Wall Street protesters are “jealous Americans” who “play the victim card” and want to “take somebody else’s” Cadillac. He also said “the rallies had
Cain says OWS participants are “jealous Americans.”
Herman Cain doesn’t get it. On Sunday, Cain appeared on CBS’ Face the Nation and said the Occupy Wall Street protesters are “jealous Americans” who “play the victim card” and want to “take somebody else’s” Cadillac. He also said “the rallies had
Closing tax loopholes by Presidents Reagan and Obama
Watching this video confirms that Republicans refusal to close tax loopholes and support President Obama’s stand on having the ultra wealthy pay their fair share is not about promoting a better economy. It may not be about wanting to attack
Closing tax loopholes by Presidents Reagan and Obama
Watching this video confirms that Republicans refusal to close tax loopholes and support President Obama’s stand on having the ultra wealthy pay their fair share is not about promoting a better economy. It may not be about wanting to attack
Republicans have no right to claim partisanship over Pres. Obama’s stand on jobs.
From the moment President Obama was elected president, he reached across the aisle seeking to bring both sides together and continued to do so at every turn, often to the chagrin of many Democrats. From the moment President Obama was
Republicans have no right to claim partisanship over Pres. Obama’s stand on jobs.
From the moment President Obama was elected president, he reached across the aisle seeking to bring both sides together and continued to do so at every turn, often to the chagrin of many Democrats. From the moment President Obama was
Republicans chase ghosts instead of working on jobs and the economy.
Everyday, we witness Republicans finding something, anything at all to focus on other than the real issue that Americans face; jobs and the economy. They conjured up another Planned Parenthood attack using the same old material but with a new
Republicans chase ghosts instead of working on jobs and the economy.
Everyday, we witness Republicans finding something, anything at all to focus on other than the real issue that Americans face; jobs and the economy. They conjured up another Planned Parenthood attack using the same old material but with a new
Cantor Refuses to let Jobs Act be voted on despite Virginia’s plight.
President Obama delivers a robust jobs plan that is thoughtful, reforms the unemployment insurance system to meet today’s demands and includes the 99′ers our long-termed unemployed workforce, simultaneously rebuilds and modernizes highways, transit, rail and aviation, public schools and community
Cantor Refuses to let Jobs Act be voted on despite Virginia’s plight.
President Obama delivers a robust jobs plan that is thoughtful, reforms the unemployment insurance system to meet today’s demands and includes the 99′ers our long-termed unemployed workforce, simultaneously rebuilds and modernizes highways, transit, rail and aviation, public schools and community
Rep. Hensarling 6-year infrastructure plan pales in comparison to American Jobs Act.
Earlier this evening, US Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews. The discussion, jobs and the economy. Hensarling pushed back on the American Jobs Act, claiming he has a better bill. Specifically, he said he has
Rep. Hensarling 6-year infrastructure plan pales in comparison to American Jobs Act.
Earlier this evening, US Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews. The discussion, jobs and the economy. Hensarling pushed back on the American Jobs Act, claiming he has a better bill. Specifically, he said he has
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