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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Employment

News                                                                                                                             
CNN Money | Jobs picture shows some positive signs
In a sign of continued improvement in the job market, private sector employers added over 200,000 positions in March and the number of planned job cuts fell, according to two reports released Wednesday.
CNN Money | Obama patent czar: 'Millions of jobs lying in wait'
Overhauling the United States' outdated and flawed patent system has been talked about for decades, but reform could finally be around the corner -- for real, this time.
Fortune | A tough job market for teens, thanks to Grandpa
New research reveals just how tough the job market is on America's youngest workers, and they may have their grandparents to blame.

Econ Comments                                                                                                            
Politico | Pass patent reform to create jobs
Earlier this month, the Senate took an important step toward modernizing our patent system. It voted overwhelmingly to support much-needed reforms that can help spur economic growth. It’s now the House’s turn