Tag: Jobs

Economic mobility hinges not on forcible redistribution or on government programs, but on family values and involved communities. (iStock by Getty Images)

The American Dream is built on strong families

Washington Examiner · August 6, 2017 4:01 am

Beware the Ides of September, Mr. President

Irwin M. Stelzer · August 5, 2017 11:30 am

The bigger the government, the more the playing field is tilted to the big guys. (iStock by Getty Images)

To help the American Dream, get out of the way

Washington Examiner · August 4, 2017 9:48 pm

President Trump's re-election campaign attributed the most recent boost in job numbers to Trump, and said the increase is proof Trump "has already begun to Make America Great Again." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trump campaign says jobs report ‘proof positive’ of Trump’s success

Melissa Quinn · August 4, 2017 7:31 pm

While the official unemployment rate is 4.3 percent, the U-6 unemployment rate, which includes "all persons marginally attached to the labor force, plus total employed part time for economic reasons" is 8.6 percent. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Beltway Confidential

Unemployment is low, but Trump still isn’t satisfied

Jason Russell · August 4, 2017 3:43 pm

Who Gets Credit for the Good Jobs Report?

Tony Mecia · August 4, 2017 2:57 pm

Economists had expected job growth to slow to below 180,000, after a stronger month in June. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

US adds 209,000 new jobs in July, unemployment ticks down to 4.3 percent

Joseph Lawler · August 4, 2017 12:31 pm

President Trump was in high spirits at a rally in West Virginia Thursday night, which he called an "incredible" experience. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Trump touts new US investments after West Virginia rally

Anna Giaritelli · August 4, 2017 11:23 am

As the latest jobs report comes out Friday, the five fastest-growing sectors in the 12 months prior have been: temporary help, professional and technical services, construction, education and healthcare. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Jobless claims drop to 240,000 to maintain hottest streak in 43 years

Joseph Lawler · August 3, 2017 12:31 pm

Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., predicted that Senate Republicans and Democrats would be able to reach a consensus on reforming the green card program. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Tom Cotton predicts ‘consensus’ around his new immigration bill

Anna Giaritelli · August 3, 2017 12:24 pm

Some Democrats have criticized Trump for undermining civilian control of the military by having so many current and recently retired generals in his administration. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump goes big on immigration

W. James Antle III · August 3, 2017 4:01 am

Senior policy adviser Stephen Miller went toe-to-toe with New York Times reporter during Wednesday's White House press briefing over a new plan backed by Trump to move to a merit-based system for foreigners applying for legal permanent status. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Stephen Miller slams New York Times for supporting low-skilled foreigners over US workers

Melissa Quinn · August 2, 2017 7:27 pm