Tag: Jobs

Rick Scott announced in May the "Finish in Four, Save More" challenge, designed to help students save money and increase their earning potential by shortening their time in the classroom. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Florida has a new fix to get college students through in 4 years

Mariana Barillas · July 5, 2016 4:01 am

President Barack Obama and Attorney General Loretta Lynch.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Washington Secrets

Obama report card: Drone killings nick Obama’s legacy

Paul Bedard · July 2, 2016 11:28 am

President Obama praised his wife, Michelle, and Dr. Jill Biden on Saturday for successfully streamlining a previously complicated process military spouses had had to go through to transfer their professional licenses to other states. (Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times via AP, Pool)

National Security

Obama’s Independence Day present for military spouses

Anna Giaritelli · July 2, 2016 10:00 am

The report was right in line with the expectations of private-sector economists. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Jobless claims edge up to still-low 268,000

Joseph Lawler · June 30, 2016 4:40 pm

D.C. raises minimum wage to $15

Kelly Cohen · June 28, 2016 7:20 pm

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump added three senior staffers to his presidential campaign on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Trump expands staff with three new hires

Gabby Morrongiello · June 28, 2016 12:55 pm

The Obama administration announced a series of programs Friday aimed at helping people with criminal records find jobs and gain an education. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House announces new programs to reduce recidivism

Kelly Cohen · June 24, 2016 11:08 am

A direct cause of low job gains is the ongoing stagnation of American small businesses. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

New tax bill would help struggling labor market

Chip Rogers · June 24, 2016 4:03 am

For most of 2015 and 2016, jobless claims have provided one of the most encouraging signs that the U.S. economic recovery still has momentum. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Jobless claims fall to 259,000, lowest since April

Joseph Lawler · June 23, 2016 12:32 pm

"Growth must be the top priority" of regulation, not financial stability, Chamber president says. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Chamber: Obama’s regs create ‘glass ceiling’ blocking job growth

Sean Higgins · June 22, 2016 4:29 pm

Supreme Court slaps down Labor Dept. on overtime exemption

Sean Higgins · June 20, 2016 10:24 pm

The idea behind the externships is to see how what educators teach fits in to the industries in their communities. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Beltway Confidential

Teachers working summer jobs, but not for the pay

Jason Russell · June 20, 2016 9:39 pm