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December 20, 2015

Obama’s hometown left behind in War on Poverty?

As President Obama laid out his "Promise Zones" for economic development, he made a notable omission -- his hometown of Chicago.

December 20, 2015

US jobless aid applications decline to 289,000

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of solid job security and growing confidence among employers.

December 20, 2015

US adds 321,000 jobs, jobless rate stays at 5.8 percent

U.S. employers added 321,000 jobs in November, the biggest burst of hiring in nearly three years and the latest sign that the United States is outperforming other economies throughout the developed world.

December 20, 2015

US unemployment aid applications fall to 291,000

The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits declined slightly last week, suggesting that job gains should remain solid.

December 20, 2015

US aid for 12 communities to attract manufacturers

The Obama administration has named the first communities that will receive special attention to help them attract global manufacturers.

December 20, 2015

Obama hosts CEOs whose firms are investing in US

It's the yin and the yang of the U.S. corporate climate.

December 20, 2015

Dem Sen. Manchin signals bill to build Keystone could have the votes

A Democratic senator suggested Sunday that the Senate might have enough votes to pass a bill compelling the Obama administration to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.

December 20, 2015

‘Ridiculous’: Administration punts on Keystone, Obama faces Dem revolt

The Obama administration once again has punted on a final decision for the Keystone XL pipeline, announcing ahead of the holiday weekend it is extending a key review period indefinitely.

December 20, 2015

Lawmakers look to combat seafood fraud

When the weather warms and the South Carolina humidity hangs like a soggy blanket along the coast, you can often find an entrepreneur selling shrimp out of the back of a pickup truck by the road with a hand-scrawled sign promoting it as both fresh and local. There's a chance it's neither.

December 20, 2015

Union dispute slows work at vital western port to a crawl

At first glance, operations at the Port of Portland might look normal. Trucks come and go. Containers are loaded and unloaded. But upon closer inspection, it's clear the normally efficient system is moving like molasses.