The PRO Act is very pro-labor unions, opponents say. The House of Representatives voted 225-206 to pass a sweeping labor rights bill aimed at making it easier for…
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Senate Votes on COVID-19 Stimulus Amendments
Minimum wage increase no longer a part of the legislation. After a 51-50 vote on Thursday that required Vice President Harris to cast the deciding vote, the Senate…
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U.S. Adds 379,000 Jobs in February
Employment numbers surpass expectations. The Department of Labor announced February’s job gains on Friday, highlighting the continued recovery from last year’s massive layoffs and closures. 370,000 jobs were…
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More Aid Still Needed, Say White House Economists
Economy is in crisis, she says. Heather Bousley, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers said the U.S. economy needs more aid to ensure a…
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Senate Confirms Granholm as Energy Secretary
She will have a key role in the climate agenda. In a bipartisan 64-35 vote, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s nominee for Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm. She said…
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Jobless Claims at Lowest Point in Three Months
California and Ohio see largest drops in unemployment claims. Last week, the number of Americans seeking new unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest point it has been in…
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Unemployment Drops Below 780,000
Restaurants and bars hiring as COVID restrictions ease. The Labor Department released their most recent data on unemployment in the United States. The findings of the report were…
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Commerce Department Releases 2020 Economic Report
Gross Domestic Product declined 3.5% in 2020 due to pandemic, social and political unrest. On Thursday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis within the Commerce Department released its summary…
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Remarks from President Trump at Farewell Ceremony
Expresses gratitude as he leaves the White House. For the transition of the presidential office. That God would bring peace and healing to the nation. Sources: White House
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U.S. Unemployment Claims Increase
Job market experiencing the results of virus surge and lockdowns. The Department of Labor released the most recent data on the status of the U.S. job market on…
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