News
Market Watch | U.S. hiring weakens in August; jobless rate drops
Job growth slowed sharply in August, the government reported Friday, with the data reinforcing concern about the weak labor market and triggering speculation that the Federal Reserve may take aggressive action to help the U.S. economy.
CNN Money | What's to blame for lost coal jobs
The coal industry is indeed facing some tough times, and increased regulation is partly to blame. But its woes go beyond Obama's policies.
Blogs
Heritage Foundation: Scribe | FACT CHECK: Have 4.5 Million New Jobs Been Created Under Obama?
It’s no secret that employment is the top concern for Americans. It stands to reason, then, that politicians will be hyping their proposals for job creation, and touting their respective records on that front.
Economist: Free exchange | More of the same, unfortunately
The economy remains balanced between slowdown and recovery.
WSJ: Real Time Economics | Jobs Gain of 200,000 Still Isn’t Enough
Curb your enthusiasm, you payroll-watching economic bulls.
