Economic Recovery

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February 10, 2016
The U.S. economy is improving, and African-Americans have made inroads since the Great Recession, but there is more work to be
August 7, 2015
theGRIO REPORT - In a new interview with the International Business Times, Rev. Jesse Jackson expresses his disappointment with President…
December 23, 2014
Despite the tumultuous social climate in this country, a new poll from CNN has revealed that President Obama's approval rating…
September 5, 2014
Despite this country’s slow climb towards economic recovery, a National Women’s Law Center analysis shows that the unemployment rates have improved
July 7, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in seven…
June 6, 2011
CHICAGO - Saddled with a faltering economic recovery, President Obama is rebuilding the campaign machinery that vaulted him into office...
May 12, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week, reversing nearly all the sharp rise…
April 7, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Labor Department said the number of people seeking benefits dropped 10,000 to 382,000 in the week…
September 7, 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - An administration official said the tax breaks would save businesses $200 billion over two years, allowing companies…
August 30, 2010
VIDEO - "We should be passing legislation that helps small businesses get credit," says Obama calling for Congressional action...
August 16, 2010
VIDEO - This week investors weigh data on Q2 earnings from retailers and leading economic indicators against Federal Reserve predictions…
July 19, 2010
VIDEO - In the week ahead, investors await several reports on Q2 earnings, housing sales, and the direction of the…