by Robert Borosage | Aug 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a net gain of 162,000 jobs for July, somewhat below the slow growth we’ve witnessed over the past months. The decline of the official unemployment rate to 7.4 percent will be celebrated – as were “higher than expected” reports...
by Robert Borosage | Jul 31, 2013 | The Jobs Challenge
President Obama took his case for jobs to Chattanooga, Tenn., yesterday, with an Amazon warehouse as a discordant backdrop. The president repeated his powerful case that to rebuild the middle class, we need a serious long-term strategy that includes investments vital...
by Robert Borosage | Jul 25, 2013 | The Jobs Challenge
In a speech delivered at Knox College in Illinois, President Obama launched his final campaign: a campaign to revive the American Dream. The speech, less eloquent and windier than the best of Obama, told Americans a clear story, and called on them to support a clear...
by Robert Borosage | Jul 24, 2013 | The Jobs Challenge
Today President Obama will travel to Illinois to turn attention back to jobs and the economy. He does so amid an economy that is still in trouble. Mass unemployment continues its devastating toll. Over 22 million people are in need of full-time work. Wages for...
by Robert Borosage | Jul 18, 2013 | Student Debt Relief
Reports are that a student loan deal is in the works, with a vote as early as today. If consummated, it will have bipartisan support in the Senate and the support of the White House. We urge all to call on your senators today and tell them to oppose the deal. The...
