In Connecticut the fight for jobs is on
"Connecticut workers want Congress to act on the jobs crisis with the same urgency that was brought to the manufactured political crisis over the debt ceiling."
Congreswoman introduces emergency jobs bill
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., plans to introduce the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act, which will put over 2 million people to work.
Demand for job creation swells across the nation
At rallies, meetings, marches, demonstrations and press conferences from one end of the nation to the other demands for massive job creation are challenging the tea party inspired focus on the federal deficit.
Congressional Black Caucus jobs hearings begin in Cleveland
With African American unemployment at over 16 percent, the Congressional Black Caucus has launched a series of public hearings and jobs fairs across the country during the month of August.
Rally: Hands off big 3 - Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid (video)
It was billed as a vigil, but it was clearly a thumpin' rally of 300 people saying "Hands off Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid."
Budget must "respect, protect" women, coalition says
National Council of Womens' Organizations launched the Respect, Protect, Reject Campaign, and is calling on lawmakers to uphold Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and emphasize women's concerns in the talks.
Black Caucus demands immediate action on jobs
The CBC will be hosting a "For the People Jobs Initiative" in several urban areas stricken by high unemployment.
"Good Jobs" tour: Detroiters say we need jobs, not spending on war
What drove the huge outpouring, and what was missing in the lives of many in attendance was the right to a job.
White House looking to foreign companies to create U.S. jobs
Foreign direct investment is an important part of the U.S. economy. Close to six million workers are employed by foreign-owned businesses worth some $3.1 trillion, the White House Council of Economic Advisers reported.
Interfaith coalition tells Congress: Put job creation first
The group, comprised of Muslim, Christian and Jewish organizations, called on Congress "to protect poor people from bearing the brunt of budget cuts."
