News
CNN Money | Budget battles cost 1 million jobs - economist
Since the recession, Congress and President Obama have supposedly been focused on job growth, yet their squabbling may actually be killing jobs, according to estimates from economists.
Politico | It's official: No jobs report Friday
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not release the September jobs report on Friday as a result of the government shutdown, the Labor Department announced Thursday morning.
CNN Money | Unemployment by country
Normally we would be covering the jobs report on Friday, but the BLS has closed its doors for the shutdown. Instead, here's a look at how U.S. unemployment stacks up against other countries.
Blogs
WSJ | What Furloughed Workers Need to Know About Filing for Unemployment Benefits
Are federal workers eligible for unemployment benefits? Yes. Federal employees who are laid off, including those furloughed this week, are eligible to receive unemployment benefits.
