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Is Gary Johnson right about shovel-ready jobs? 5 infrastructure challenges.

Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson scored a rhetorical winner by saying that his neighbor's dogs 'have created more shovel-ready jobs than this current administration.' But the one-liner doesn't settle the debate over infrastructure and the economy.
'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it

A stagnant job market has ramped up the pressure on President Obama and Congress to come up with solutions. What can be done? Here are 11 proposals.
Bush tax cuts 101: Who will get what if Obama deal passes?

The tax-cut accord is a broad package that, if approved by Congress, would include much more than just a two-year extension of the Bush tax cuts. Here's a look at who gets what.
Obama on 'The Tonight Show': Six famous presidential TV cameos

Which other sitting presidents have appeared on TV?
Where unemployment is falling: a tale of six 'most improved' states

In July, the unemployment rate declined in more states than it rose. The changes were not dramatic, but this news from the US Labor Department on Friday highlighted the uneven pace of economic recovery in the 50 states.
Here's a look at six states that have made the most headway against unemployment this year. The beginning of the year arrived when the total number of US jobs had reached a recession-related low point.
This tale of six states reveals trends that are taking root elsewhere in the economy.

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On the Economy
Why Obama doesn't get enough credit

Why hasn’t the president gotten more credit for what history may ultimately judge as a record of remarkable accomplishments?
Obama plan to boost teen employment could be an uphill battle

The national unemployment rate has fallen to 8.6 percent, but the level of teen joblessness has remained high. So, on Thursday, President Obama encouraged the private sector to step up their hiring of young people.
Is Gary Johnson right about shovel-ready jobs? 5 infrastructure challenges.

Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson scored a rhetorical winner by saying that his neighbor's dogs 'have created more shovel-ready jobs than this current administration.' But the one-liner doesn't settle the debate over infrastructure and the economy.
Obama says 'Pass this jobs bill.' But what's actually in the bill?

There's a lot in President Obama's 200-page bill for Congress and the public to chew over. Here's a look at the main points in Obama's American Jobs Act.
On the Economy
The lost decade for the middle class

Questions answered about the 2010 poverty and income statistics
Paper Economy
Policy gimmicks won't fix what ails us

Obama's jobs speech proves that the economy may be beyond repair
Obama speech: Will his jobs plan work?

Obama speech outlined many ideas that are popular and have commanded bipartisan support in the past. But the words 'stimulus' and 'spending' are unpopular, notes at least one expert.
Paper Economy
Here we go again

The Obama administration keeps proposing policy initiatives that didn't work the first time
'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it

A stagnant job market has ramped up the pressure on President Obama and Congress to come up with solutions. What can be done? Here are 11 proposals.
Why Obama and others are suddenly rolling out jobs plans

Whether it's Labor Day, the new elections season, or a reflection of Americans' priorities, everyone has a jobs proposal: from Obama and Boehner to Huntsman and Romney, the list goes on.
On the Economy
What should we expect from Obama's jobs plan?

Arguments abound on whether the President's jobs program should be large and ambitious or small and practical. But Obama cannot let the political market shape his goals for the economy.
On the Economy
Welfare to work doesn't work – without work

Welfare to work reformis 15 years old. It doesn't work well in a poor economy.
Obama's three-day jobs tour: Did he connect with rural America?

Obama’s three-day bus tour of the Midwest wrapped up in front of mostly friendly audiences in small rural Illinois communities. The president talked of jobs, political pledges, and county fairs.
On the Economy
Texas and the government are chummier than you'd think

Though Texas has lost its fair share of jobs in the private sector, it's added a huge number of government jobs
US boosts 'game-changer' solar technology in bid for global market share

The Department of Energy, aiming to boost US competitiveness, gives a $150m. loan guarantee to a Massachusetts firm that has found a way to dramatically reduce the cost of solar voltaic cells.
Tax Day 2011: Schedule M could be worth up to $800

On Tax Day 2011, the 'Making Work Pay' tax break, which can be worth up to $800 per household, is one of several tax credits for which filers may be eligible.
In 2011, better economic outlook – for some

Pundits predict healthy growth in 2011 and fewer unemployed. But housing and state budgets may struggle.
Bush tax cuts 101: Who will get what if Obama deal passes?

The tax-cut accord is a broad package that, if approved by Congress, would include much more than just a two-year extension of the Bush tax cuts. Here's a look at who gets what.
Tax VOX
Debt reduction plan helps childless workers

Debt reduction plan would allow federal aid to flow to low-income families without children.
Support for tea party? Its goals, yes. The movement, not as much.

A new Monitor/TIPP poll finds strong support for some core tea party objectives, such as 'cutting the deficit by cutting spending.' But a majority viewed the tea party itself negatively.
Vote 2010: How did Obama, Democrats lose their way on the economy?

Obama stands at the head of a party poised to lose control of Congress in Vote 2010. Democrats' handling of economic issues and the high unemployment rate are key factors.
Obama on 'The Tonight Show': Six famous presidential TV cameos

Which other sitting presidents have appeared on TV?
America's Job No. 1: A better employment rate

A selection of solutions for a better employment rate: From cutting taxes to raising taxes, job sharing to job training.
Budget goblins needlessly scare off infrastructure spending

Tight state budgets prompt some politicians, such as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, to cancel or put off infrastructure investments in tunnels, roads, and rail. That's shortsighted.
The Daily Reckoning
What will it take to get America fully employed again?

The US economy is only creating half the jobs it would need to to move back towards full employment. At this rate, replacing the lost jobs will take until 2020.