Jobless Rate Worsens to 9.6% in August, Congress Needs to Act

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The U.S. jobless rate worsened to 9.6 percent in August from 9.5 percent in July, with 54,000 jobs lost, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data out today.

Why is the right calling the shots?

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"DEFUND EVERYTHING. Get rid of the socialist aspects of government, not just in health care, but the other entitlement areas that are driving us into insolvency." That was the response of Alaska Republican Senate candidate Joe Miller, when Fox Business News asked him what parts of the federal government he would get rid of first.

Department of Labor Newsletter

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For most people, Labor Day marks the end of summer. However, the holiday was originally intended as a day to celebrate the contributions that working men and women have made to the strength and prosperity oft he country.

US Department of Labor announces final rule for Senior Community Service Employment Program

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration today announced a final rule regarding the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The final rule strengthens program aspects that will benefit unemployed, low-income older Americans who want to enter or re-enter the workforce. The rule will be effective on Oct.1.

Lawmakers Say Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants Would Have Downside

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TALLAHASSEE, FL (WFSU) - Voters liked the get-tough-on-illegal-immigration stance of Republican gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott and Bill McCollum. But as Margie Menzel reports, bipartisan opponents of an Arizona-style immigration law in Florida say Hispanic tourists might stay away from the state - and Hispanic voters might stay away from the polls.

Big leap in private health coverage predicted

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The oft-repeated GOP warning that the Affordable Care Act will lead to a government takeover of health care does not materialize under computer simulations run by the Rand Corp. that were released on Thursday.

‘Apathy Is Our Biggest Adversary in This Election’

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Kathy Cummings, communications director for the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) sends us this video of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) rallying union activists yesterday to ramp up their election action enthusiasm.

Solis Labor Day Message Focuses on Jobs

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In a Labor Day video message (also available in Spanish here) for America’s workers, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says that in her travels around the country, “Many of you have told me you want an America that ‘produces things again.