Employers vs. Consumers: Who will blink first?
Employers vs. Consumers: Who will blink first?
To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen. The two share something in common: They’re reluctant to spend freely. McFarland is CEO of Baldor Electric Co. in Fort Smith, Ark.; Rosen is a consumer in Washington state. Each is earning and saving money.
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Stock futures rise ahead of monthly jobs report
Stock futures rise ahead of monthly jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures rose Friday as optimism grows about the government’s February jobs report. The Labor Department’s monthly report is widely seen as the most important economic indicator because jobs growth is considered a key ingredient for a strong, sustained recovery.
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It may pay off to be patient
It may pay off to be patient
Scott Brown is in the U.S. Senate because he promised to create more jobs and spend less of your money.
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Snow expected to cloud Feb. jobs report
Snow expected to cloud Feb. jobs report
By ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s closely watched monthly employment report will be unusually hard to read this time. That’s because the snowstorms that hammered the East Coa…
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Obama home upgrade program targets jobs, energy conservation
Obama home upgrade program targets jobs, energy conservation
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AFP) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled plans to give hefty reimbursements to US homeowners who make home improvements designed to conserve energy.
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Masco Home Services Joins President Obama in Supporting HOMESTAR Proposal
Masco Home Services Joins President Obama in Supporting HOMESTAR Proposal
Masco Home Services, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation , a leader in the home improvement industry, issued the following statement in support of the HOMESTAR proposal. Â Masco Home Services president Larry Laseter joined President Obama at an event in Savannah, Georgia today to discuss the [...]
Federal green jobs slow to materialize
Federal green jobs slow to materialize
When Congress enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act a year ago, one of the goals was to quickly produce high-wage green jobs by pumping money into an existing home weatherization program financed by the federal government. But the number of jobs created in 2009 was much smaller than had [...]
Those who need jobs deserve new jobs bill
Those who need jobs deserve new jobs bill
President Obama and Congress need to pass a new jobs bill, and they need to make sure this one reach
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Energy savers may get rebates
Energy savers may get rebates
President Obama revealed details of a program to boost the energy efficiency of U.S. homes, create thousands of jobs and cut energy bills.
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Bonita Springs, Estero leaders urged to work together on job growth
Bonita Springs, Estero leaders urged to work together on job growth
Bonita Springs and Estero should work together to draw jobs to the region, a Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce executive told officials from both communities at a joint meeting Friday.
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