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Where are the Jobs?

11/06/2009|Happy Hour on FOX Business

Where are the Jobs?Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) on why the stimulus has not curbed job loss

Stossel on Unemployment Report

11/06/2009|Bulls and Bears

Stossel on Unemployment ReportFBN's John Stossel on whether the government is doing the right things for the job market and economy.

Last-Minute Health-Care Lobbying

11/06/2009|Closing Bell

Last-Minute Health-Care LobbyingStrategas Research's Dan Clifton on when a vote on health-care legislation can be expected.

Uncle Sam Seeks 1K Cyber Experts

11/06/2009|FOX Business

Uncle Sam Seeks 1K Cyber ExpertsU.S. Dept. of Homeland Security's Phillip Reitinger on the department's new focus on cyber-security.

Small Biz Owner Weighs in on Cap and Trade

11/05/2009|America's Nightly Scoreboard

Small Biz Owner Weighs in on Cap and TradeSmall Business Owner David McArthur on why he is concerned about the carbon tax legislation.

Google CEO: Recession is Behind Us

11/05/2009|Cavuto

Google CEO: Recession is Behind UsGoogle CEO Eric Schmidt on why technology is a driving force in the economic recovery.

Health Reform's Effect on Doctors

11/05/2009|Bulls and Bears

Health Reform's Effect on DoctorsAMA board member Dr. Nancy Nielsen on the AARP and AMA's endorsement of current health-care legislation.

RNC Chair on Successful Elections

11/04/2009|Cavuto

RNC Chair on Successful ElectionsRNC Chairman Michael Steele on the GOP's Election Day victories.

Dems In Need of a New Strategy?

11/04/2009|Cavuto

Dems In Need of a New Strategy?Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) on whether the Democratic Party is going to sway in its political goals.

Did Dems' Arrogance Cost Them Elections?

11/04/2009|Happy Hour on FOX Business

Did Dems' Arrogance Cost Them Elections?Professor Peter Morici on why New Jersey and Virginia went to the GOP.

LATEST STORIES

U.S. House Approves Sweeping Health Care Overhaul

Reuters| Markets

sweeping healthcare overhaul on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory. On a narrow 220-215 vote, the House endorsed a bill that would expand coverage to millions

Story|11/07/2009

House Passes U.S. Health-care Overhaul Legislation

By MarketWatch| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

controversial legislation that would overhaul the nation's health-care system. The legislation, the cornerstone of President Barack Obama 's domestic policy, would cost an estimated $1 trillion over 10 years and include a government-operated health

Story|11/07/2009

FOXBusiness.com's Week in Review: Nov. 2-6, 2009

By Erik Berte and Julia Limitone| FOXBusiness| Markets

the U.S. economy, the bill was passed in the House by a vote of 403 to 12. It had already passed in the Senate and President Obama is expected to sign the legislation. Some critics were quick to point out the fraud found in the homebuyer tax credit program

Story|11/06/2009

House Democrats Scramble for Health Care Votes

Reuters| Markets

as its $1 trillion price tag and possible effect on budget deficits, have threatened to derail the drive for President Barack Obama 's top domestic priority. Hoyer said party leaders were still trying to sway possible defectors. "There are

Story|11/06/2009

White House Examining Ideas To Spur Growth: Obama

By Greg Robb| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

WASHINGTON -- In the wake of a "sobering" job report for October, the White House is examining new measures to spur growth, President Obama said Friday. "Although it will take time and will take patience, I am confident our economy will recover," Obama said

Story|11/06/2009

Obama Focusing Every Day On Job Creation: Romer

By Robert Schroeder| MarketWatch Pulse| Other Stories

Robert Schroeder MarketWatch Pulse WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is focusing "every single day" on creating jobs, White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Christina Romer said Friday

Story|11/06/2009

'Non-Stimulus' Package Will Pump an Estimated $46B Into Economy

By Peter Barnes, Senior Washington Correspondent| FOXBusiness| Markets

on Thursday after the Senate signed off on it Wednesday night. It passed both chambers with broad bipartisan support. President Obama will sign the bill on Friday, when the Labor Department will release the monthly jobs report for October. The report may

Story|11/05/2009

House Votes to Extend Homebuyers Tax Credit, Unemployment Benefits

Reuters| Markets

for jobless workers and broaden tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses in a bid to breathe life into the struggling U.S. economy. The measure, which passed by a vote of 403 to 12, now heads to President Barack Obama to sign into law.

Story|11/05/2009

House Approves Jobless Benefits, Home Tax Credit

By Robert Schroeder| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

approved an extension of jobless benefits and a tax credit for home buyers on Thursday, sending the measure to President Barack Obama for signature. The vote was 403 to 12. The bill, approved unanimously by the Senate late Wednesday, extends

Story|11/05/2009

Obama Urges Congress To Pass Health-care Reform

By Robert Schroeder| MarketWatch Pulse| Markets

Robert Schroeder MarketWatch Pulse WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Thursday urged Congress to pass a health-care reform bill, and welcomed the endorsement of the AARP and the American Medical

Story|11/05/2009