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The Jobs Search

Where Are the Jobs Update

October 22, 2014 — The Jobs Search

“Four years ago, President Obama began to pull our country out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, while laying the foundation for an economy built to last.  We’ve come a long way – but there’s more to do.  Take a look at the goals the President has set to move this country forward.…CREATE 1 MILLION NEW MANUFACTURING JOBS BY 2016.”

Reason #38: Over Half of Americans Can’t Afford Their House

September 16, 2014 — The Jobs Search

Over Half of Americans Can't Afford Their House. In order to cover their rent or mortgage over the last three years, 52 percent of Americans have had to make at least one major sacrifice, such as getting a second job, deferring saving for retirement, cutting back on health care, or running up credit card debt.

The Obama Economy: Still the Worst Ever for Working-Age Women

September 16, 2014 — The Jobs Search

Today, the Census Bureau released information on poverty in 2013, which showed how the overall poverty rate fell from 15 percent in 2012 to 14.5 percent in 2013, as the number of poor individuals fell from 46.5 million in 2012 to 45.3 million in 2013.  But buried within this short-run ...