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Friday's strong jobs report shows the U.S. economy is continuing to recover, but it would grow faster if Congress approved job-creation programs, said Alan Krueger, a top economic advisor to President Barack Obama."It is critical that we remain focused on pursuing policies to speed job creation and expand the middle class, as we continue to dig our way out of the deep hole that was caused by the severe recession that began in December 2007," Krueger, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, said in a statement.(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Vicki Allen)...
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has told close friends he probably will not stand for a third term at the central bank even if President Barack Obama wins...
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has told close friends he probably will not stand for a third term at the central bank even if President Barack Obama wins...
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The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 7.8 percent in September and reached its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office, providing a boost ...
The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 7.8 percent in September, reaching its lowest level since President Barack Obama took office and providing a boost...
The White House's chief economist said on Friday that the drop in the February jobless rate showed that the economic recovery is gaining traction.Employers stepped u...
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Former CBO director Douglas Holtz-Eakin weighs in on the nation's debt problem.
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The White House's chief economist said on Friday that a drop in the November U.S. jobless rate to 7.7 percent was proof that the economy is healing from recession bu...
President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Alan Krueger on the debate over whether to extend tax cuts.
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