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  • 11 Million and Growing: Breaking Down the Number of Undocumented Immigrants in the US


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    There’s one number in the news quite a bit recently—11 million. It’s the estimated number of immigrants living in the US illegally—and it’s the most cited statistic in the immigration reform debate. But how did we even get to that figure? Who are the 11 million? Is it even the best number to use? From the ...
    1 week ago
  • US labor department BLS jobs data, May 2013, Cooking the books?, Unemployment report revised numbers, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, Orwell 2 + 2 = 5


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    US labor department BLS jobs data, May 2013, Cooking the books?, Unemployment report revised numbers, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary, Orwell 2 + 2 = 5 “With a 63.7% labor force participation, “conditions in the labor market are considerably worse than indicated” in July’s report”… economist ...
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  • Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years


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    The dollar soared above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years Friday, driven by improved U.S. economic figures and Tokyos aggressive credit-easing that aims to revive Japans sluggish economy.
    2 weeks ago
  • Senate Panel Postpones Vote on Obama’s Labor Nominee


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    Senate Democrats on Wednesday postponed a committee vote on the nomination of Thomas E. Perez to lead the Labor Department after the chambers top Republican raised doubts about Mr. Perezs ethics.
    2 weeks ago
  • Churn, baby, churn: The labor market wont be healthy until people feel like they can quit their jobs


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    America needs more quitters. Or the job market does, anyway. Thats the lesson to draw from the latest Labor Department report, which shows the soft underbelly of the U.S. jobs picture. The unemployment rate may be falling and the number of jobs rising. But there isnt enough "churn" going on, a hallmark of a healthy ...
    2 weeks ago
  • World stocks muted as cheer over US jobs fades


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    BANGKOK (AP) — World stock markets were muted Tuesday as cheer over the better-than-expected U.S. jobs report faded. Japan’s benchmark stock index was the exception, surging 3.6 percent to close at 14,180.24 as it reopened following a long weekend holiday. That was the Nikkei’s highest close in nearly five ...
    2 weeks ago
  • Will the Real Unemployment Rate Please Stand Up?


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    Only in the government’s fantasy land does its math add up. On Friday, the Labor Department reported that the economy added 165,000 new jobs in April. It also revised February and March data up by a combined 114,000 jobs. More jobs are obviously a good thing. However, the misrepresentation comes in when the Labor ...
    2 weeks ago
  • One spot where government spending is going up


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    Amid constant stories of sequester-related cuts, heres a rare place where the government is increasing  its spending: The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently ramped up its monthly survey of businesses, leading to the highest response rate on record for the February jobs report. Perhaps thats one reason the ...
    2 weeks ago
  • Markets rise on flawed data, ADP BLS Market Watch reports, Stated unemployment rate, Labor force participation rate, Part time work, Food stamps tell all


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    Markets rise on flawed data, ADP BLS Market Watch reports, Stated unemployment rate, Labor force participation rate, Part time work, Food stamps tell all “With a 63.7% labor force participation, “conditions in the labor market are considerably worse than indicated” in July’s report”… economist Joshua ...
    2 weeks ago
  • Colorado “High” Court: Says Pot Smokers can be Fired, even in Colo.


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    DENVER  — Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
    4 weeks ago
  • US unemployment aid applications drop to 339K


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    The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to a seasonally adjusted 339,000, the second-lowest level in more than five years. The decline suggests hiring is improving from last months sluggish pace. Applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 16,000, the Labor Department said ...
    4 weeks ago
  • Jobless Claims Fall, Labor Market Recovery Advances


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    Filed under: Economic Indicators , Economic Recovery , Job Market , Unemployment , Economy Toby Talbot/AP WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, offering reassurance that the bottom is not falling out of the labor market despite signs of slower growth. ...
    4 weeks ago
  • GOP Critical of Obama’s Pick for Labor Secretary


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    Perez questioned on various issues including voter identification laws and a St. Paul housing discrimination case. Related:  Tom Perez: What You Need To Know About the Most Radical Cabinet Nominee
    4 weeks ago

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