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Congress passes some of the Obama jobs measures
Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper - Congress unanimously passed two provisions of the American Jobs Act during the week of Nov. 14, although the passing of those provisions may do little to bring down the country’s high employment rate.
CBC members react to Obama's speech on jobs, the black community
By Athena Jones, CNN: Washington – In a fiery speech at the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner, President Obama challenged Republicans in Congress to show they care about job creation and...
Should Hillary run for president? (Commentary)
By Andy Ostroy, Huffingtionpost.com - The news just keeps getting worse for President Obama. With the economy threatening double-dip recession, unemployment at 9.1% and his approval ratings at...
Obama pushes for unity on 9/11 anniversary
Associated Press, NEW YORK - President Barack Obama opened a sun-splashed day of solemn remembrance Sunday by honoring the 9/11 dead with a visit to ground zero, bowing his head at the cascading...
Obama asks $450B to lift economy, mostly tax cuts
By Ben Feller, Associated Press: WASHINGTON - Confronting an economy in peril, President Barack Obama unveiled a larger-than-expected $450 billion plan Thursday night to boost jobs and put cash...