Congress wants to jolt economy - again

Looming job cuts march on - report
The nation's employers continue to put jobs on the chopping block at a steep rate as the economy struggles, according to a new report.

Luck - A president's best jobs plan
Today's troubles in the U.S. economy and labor market could very well turn out to be a lucky break for the next president, no matter who is elected.

Cost of Living: Economy Can Wait; Stimulate Your Savings
As millions are receiving stimulus checks in the mail, it pays to ask oneself whether it ought to be spent the way Congress intended it, or whether...

Oil bills: Congress gets little done
As Americans clamor for action on record oil and fuel prices, Democratic leaders in the House had promised to address energy issues this week, but...

Immigrants and jobs: A closer look
As the U.S. economy sheds jobs, concern is growing over competition between native-born and foreign-born workers.