Critics of Obama admin. say jobs numbers are "cooked"
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The big drop in the unemployment rate a month before the presidential election brought cries of disbelief and conspiracy theories from Jack Welch and other critics of the Obama administration Friday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The big drop in the unemployment rate a month before the presidential election brought cries of disbelief and conspiracy theories from Jack Welch and other critics of the Obama administration Friday.
U.S. economy added 114K jobs in September, unemployment falls to 7.8%
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Friday's monthly jobs report changed the picture of the U.S. economy in more ways than one, showing the unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in more than three years and hiring was stronger than originally reported throughout the summer.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Friday's monthly jobs report changed the picture of the U.S. economy in more ways than one, showing the unemployment rate fell to the lowest level in more than three years and hiring was stronger than originally reported throughout the summer.
Unemployment rates rise in key swing states
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The unemployment rate rose in 26 states last month, seven of which are key battleground states, critical in the presidential election.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The unemployment rate rose in 26 states last month, seven of which are key battleground states, critical in the presidential election.
Jobless claims fell to lowest level since July
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, hitting its lowest level since July.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of first-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, hitting its lowest level since July.
Home prices rose in July in 20 major U.S. cities
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In another sign of a turnaround in the long-battered real estate market, average home prices rebounded in July to the same level as they were nine years ago.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- In another sign of a turnaround in the long-battered real estate market, average home prices rebounded in July to the same level as they were nine years ago.
U.S. Senate passes bill to fund federal government for six months
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Before leaving Washington to concentrate efforts on their re-election campaigns, U.S. senators voted Saturday to fund the federal government into 2013 and passed a measure asserting a tough stance towards Iran over its nuclear program.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Before leaving Washington to concentrate efforts on their re-election campaigns, U.S. senators voted Saturday to fund the federal government into 2013 and passed a measure asserting a tough stance towards Iran over its nuclear program.
Unemployment rate increases in Wisconsin
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 7.5 percent in July, while 4,300 new private sector jobs were added.
MADISON (AP) -- Wisconsin's unemployment rate increased to 7.5 percent in July, while 4,300 new private sector jobs were added.
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 382,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, the government said Thursday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, the government said Thursday.
Steps to improve budget & financial plan
Did you know September is self improvement month?
Did you know September is self improvement month?
"40 Plus" company works to help job seekers amid 8% unemployment
MILWAUKEE -- In August 2012, 96,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy.
MILWAUKEE -- In August 2012, 96,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy.
August jobs report: Hiring slows, unemployment falls
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The labor market lost momentum last month as job growth fell to a disappointingly slow pace.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The labor market lost momentum last month as job growth fell to a disappointingly slow pace.
As US debt hits $16 trillion, Ryan hammers his message home
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CNN) -- As the nation's debt eclipsed $16 trillion on Tuesday, September 4th Republican running mate Rep.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (CNN) -- As the nation's debt eclipsed $16 trillion on Tuesday, September 4th Republican running mate Rep.
U.S. automakers report strong numbers in August
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Car sales jumped in August as U.S. automakers all reported better-than-expected numbers in what's shaping up to be one of the best months in years.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Car sales jumped in August as U.S. automakers all reported better-than-expected numbers in what's shaping up to be one of the best months in years.
Laborfest held in Racine -- one of cities with highest unemployment
RACINE -- The annual Laborfest celebration was held Monday, September 3rd in Racine -- one of Wisconsin's cities with the highest unemployment rate.
RACINE -- The annual Laborfest celebration was held Monday, September 3rd in Racine -- one of Wisconsin's cities with the highest unemployment rate.
Dems not sure American economy "better off" under Obama
(CNN) -- Republicans raised the question in their convention of whether the country is better off than it was when President Barack Obama was elected, and it doesn't seem that Democrats have a convincing argument going into their convention this week.
(CNN) -- Republicans raised the question in their convention of whether the country is better off than it was when President Barack Obama was elected, and it doesn't seem that Democrats have a convincing argument going into their convention this week.
U.S. unemployment applications flat at 374,000
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, following three straight weeks of increases, the government said Thursday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The number of people filing for their first week of unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, following three straight weeks of increases, the government said Thursday.
GDP report: U.S. economy grew at 1.7% rate in 2nd quarter
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy grew slightly faster than initially reported in the second quarter, but was still too weak to signal any major improvement in the job market ahead.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States economy grew slightly faster than initially reported in the second quarter, but was still too weak to signal any major improvement in the job market ahead.
Home prices rose in all major U.S. cities in June
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A sharp boost in home prices during the spring could signal a recovery in the long-suffering U.S. housing market, according to an industry report issued Tuesday.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- A sharp boost in home prices during the spring could signal a recovery in the long-suffering U.S. housing market, according to an industry report issued Tuesday.
Applications for U.S. unemployment aid up slightly
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- More people filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, signaling little improvement in the job market in August.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- More people filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week, signaling little improvement in the job market in August.
Unemployment dips in 26 of 32 Wis. cities in July
MADISON (AP) -- Local unemployment rates dipped in most major Wisconsin cities and counties in July.
MADISON (AP) -- Local unemployment rates dipped in most major Wisconsin cities and counties in July.