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Life in the slow lane
David Brancaccio Jan 19, 2012
The number of people signing up for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest in more than 3 1/2 years today, but is it falling fast enough?
Unemployment will be big issue in S.C. primary
Julie Rose Jan 17, 2012
The two Republican primaries so far this year have been in states with relatively healthy economies. That isn't the case in South Carolina, where presidential hopefuls hit the ballot next.
Unemployment rate higher in minority communities
Mitchell Hartman Feb 2, 2012
Dig deeper into the unemployment numbers and you'll find some groups are not seeing improvement in their work lives.
End of a long, dry spell
Tess Vigeland Jan 13, 2012
This week's Marketplace Piggy is headed to Livingston, Mont., where James Willish, 35, is working again after 44 months of unemployment.
Economy backtracks after strong holiday season
Diane Swonk Jan 23, 2012
This year's holiday season was slightly bigger by volume, but the week after the holidays saw a bit of a slide.
Can good unemployment numbers be bad?
Robert Reich Jan 11, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says they can be for President Obama.
Help Wanted: Motivated, dedicated job counselors
Kai Ryssdal Jan 6, 2012
Wilshire WorkSource is one of over 50 jobs training centers in Los Angeles County. But as they economy continues to suffer, layoffs are hitting the one place whose goal it is to help the unemployed find work.
U.S. adds over 200,000 jobs in December
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 6, 2012
The Labor Department reported the U.S. economy added 200,00 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 2009.
Employment report: The Christmas bump
Joel Patterson Jan 6, 2012
Temporary holiday hires might be padding December’s big jobs numbers.
U.S. Labor Secretary on December jobs numbers
Steve Chiotakis Jan 6, 2012
Hilda Solis, the Secretary of the Labor Department, discusses the jobs picture today, and where we still need to improve.
