December 20, 2015 America's oil surge leaving Alaska in the dust America's oil boom has the Texas tea flowing, whole new towns being built in North Dakota and, for the first time in decades, the U.S. producing more crude than it imports. But Alaska, a state known for its vast oil resources and pro-drilling politics, is being left in the dust of this new oil surge.
December 20, 2015 Obama claims 'no widespread evidence' health law hurts jobs, amid cutbacks President Obama claimed Thursday "there's no widespread evidence" the health care law is hurting jobs, despite widespread reports that businesses are cutting back worker hours in order to avoid extra costs tied to the law.
December 20, 2015 Timber industry suffers as loggers blame federal regs for lost jobs Many in these decimated small towns blame The Endangered Species Act, which paved the way for a flood of lawsuits blocking federal timber sales.
December 20, 2015 Obama tears into Republicans on budget, debt ceiling amid Navy Yard attack President Obama planned to give an economic pep talk Monday to mark the five-year anniversary of the financial crisis. But as reports emerged of the deadly shooting nearby at the Washington Navy Yard, the president found himself juggling two sharply different topics -- addressing the tragic mass shooting, before launching into a blistering assault on congressional Republicans for their budgetary demands.Â
December 20, 2015 State-level unions demand ObamaCare fix, as Obama meets labor leaders State-level union bosses are on their way back from the national conference of the AFL-CIO, and they've got a message for state lawmakers and Congress:Â "We want changes to Obamacare."
December 20, 2015 Raw deal? Wisconsin groups debate bill to legalize raw milk sales The Wisconsin state Legislature could look to legalize limited sales of raw milk just months after the near vindication of dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger, who in May was found not guilty on three of four misdemeanor charges after a trial the state insisted was definitely not about selling raw milk.
December 20, 2015 Florida county accused of violating Constitution with anti-tobacco hiring policy When Flagler County's Board of Commissioners in Florida voted unanimously last month to ban job seekers who use tobacco -- even outside of work -- they may have bitten off more than they care to chew.Â
December 20, 2015 In one Florida county, nicotine is a banned drug Flagler County commissioners in Florida are taking a tough new stance against tobacco users looking for work -- by considering nicotine a banned drug.Â
December 20, 2015 Unequal unemployment? Program helps certain laid-off workers Thanks to a little-known federal program that gives some workers better benefits than others, America’s unemployed are not all treated equal.
December 20, 2015 North Dakota has almost 3 job openings for every unemployed person The latest unemployment figures from North Dakota paint a familiar picture for citizens of the oil-rich state. A rock-bottom unemployment rate, and far more jobs than available workers, have become common themes.