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Hiring Surges in January as Americans Flood Into Job Market

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 Still, the economy faces threats from China’s viral outbreak, an ongoing trade war and struggles at Boeing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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How Trump’s Trade Policies Failed Workers

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 24, 2020 Despite his high-blown campaign promises, Trump has perpetuated the system he claimed he would disrupt. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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How Economic Despair Drives Workers to Their Deaths

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 16, 2020 More and more often, economic despair kills the have-nots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.S. Adds 145,000 Jobs; Unemployment Holds at 3.5%

JOSH BOAK / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2020 The job market remains strong, although hiring and wage gains have slowed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Nov 14, 2019 Jobs in a new category called “wealth work" are growing twice as fast as other jobs. And no, it doesn’t mean working on getting wealthy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Adds a Solid 128,000 Jobs in October, Despite GM Strike

JOSH BOAK and BANI SAPNA / The Associated Press Nov 1, 2019 The sturdy labor market remains a vital source of strength for the economy and makes the Federal Reserve less likely to cut interest rates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Hiring Slows Amid Trade Rifts and Weaker Global Economy

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / The Associated Press Jun 7, 2019 Employers added just 75,000 jobs in May, a sign that businesses are becoming more cautious. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

For Some, a Vibrant U.S. Economy Complicates Voting Decision

JOSH BOAK / The Associated Press Nov 3, 2018 In affluent suburbs, steady growth hasn’t been the clincher for Republicans who may oppose Trump's confrontational style. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Defends Tax Plan, Predicts Economy Set ‘to Rock’

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and STEPHEN OHLEMACHER / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 He suggests the plan, expected to pass in Congress in coming days, could lead to explosive growth. But many economists are doubtful, and critics warn of its effect on the U.S. debt. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Fed Boosts Benchmark Rate for Third Time This Year

Martin Crutsinger / The Associated Press Dec 13, 2017 The move by the central bank indicates that it expects the job market and the economy to strengthen further. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

John Oliver: Corporate Tax Breaks Don’t Create Jobs (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 6, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host takes a look at how state and local governments waste large amounts of taxpayer dollars to entice corporations, but receive very little in return. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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