Fox “News” and the Republicans would tell you different, but facts are facts!
Tag: jobs
President’s Weekly Address – Giving Workers The Skills For Today’s Jobs And The Future
In his weekly address, President Obama spoke about the importance of educating and training today’s work force for the jobs of today and for the jobs of the future. Through his opportunity agenda, the President is focused on creating more jobs, educating more kids, and working to make sure hard work pays off with higher wages… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Giving Workers The Skills For Today’s Jobs And The Future
The Last Time We Saw Positive Jobs Growth Like This Was 1999
The 1.4 million jobs added in the first half of this year are the most in any first half since 1999. Furthermore, this is the first time since September 1999-January 2000 we have seen total job growth above 200,000 for five straight months
52 Straight Months of Job Growth – 9.7 Million Jobs Created #ThanksObama
Over the last 52 consecutive months, the private sector has added over 9.7 milliom jobs to the economy. Thanks Obama!
Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.1% – 288,000 Jobs Created in June
The recovery continues as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 288,000 non-farm jobs were added to the economy in June, lowering the unemployment rate to 6.1% The report states the jobs growth was widespread, especially in professional and business services, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and health care.
Good News for America, Bad News For Republicans – Unemployment Rate 6.3%
More good news for America, some very bad news for Republicans. And its messed up that things are this way, but this is unfortunately the path Republicans have chosen – be against everything that’s good for the country. Republicans have gone out of their way to show the world that they are against progress in… Continue reading Good News for America, Bad News For Republicans – Unemployment Rate 6.3%
Economic Good News – 192,000 Jobs Added in March
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated Friday that the overall job situation improved somewhat during the past three months over what it had first reported. The BLS reported in its monthly job assessment that 192,000 new private jobs were created in March. Governments at all levels added no new jobs. The official unemployment rate—which BLS… Continue reading Economic Good News – 192,000 Jobs Added in March
President’s Weekly Address – Investing in Technology and Infrastructure to Create Jobs
President Obama said he took action this week to launch new manufacturing hubs and expand a competition to fund transformative infrastructure projects. Both are policies aimed at expanding economic opportunity for all by creating jobs and ensuring the long-term strength of the American economy. Congress can boost this effort by passing a bipartisan proposal to… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Investing in Technology and Infrastructure to Create Jobs
Heading In The Right Direction – GDP Grew by 4.1 Percent
The third and final estimate of third quarter U.S. GDP by the Bureau of Economic Analysis is out. GDP grew 4.1% at an annualized rate in the third quarter, according to the estimate. Economists predicted growth of 3.6%, in line with the second estimate published by the BEA earlier this month. Personal consumption growth surged… Continue reading Heading In The Right Direction – GDP Grew by 4.1 Percent
President’s Weekly Address – Let’s Get Back To Work For The American People
President Obama used this weeks weekly address to discuss his recent meetings with Republicans at the White House. The President urged Congress to pass a budget, and allow Americans to get back to work. Over the past few days, I’ve met with Republicans and Democrats from both houses of Congress in an effort to reopen your… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Let’s Get Back To Work For The American People
President’s Weekly Address – Securing A Better Middle Class
President Obama lays out his plan for the middle class and tells the American people that securing a better middle class builds on the progress we’ve made so far, fighting our way back from the worst economic recession of our lifetimes. Over the past four and a half years, we’ve fought our way back from… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address – Securing A Better Middle Class
President Obama to Republicans – Where’s Your Jobs Plan?
After leading Republicans swiftly rejected President Barack Obama’s new “grand bargain” proposal, which would lower corporate tax rates in exchange for more spending on infrastructure, the president responded Tuesday by calling for a substantive counter-offer. “I am laying out my ideas to give the middle class a better shot in a 21st-century economy,” Obama said… Continue reading President Obama to Republicans – Where’s Your Jobs Plan?