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FILE- In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo a bilingual help wanted sign for Auto Zone, a retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, is posted outside the store in Canton, Miss. Another healthy picture of hiring is expected when the U.S. government issues its September jobs report Friday, Oct. 5.

Job openings fall to lowest level in two years amid recession fears

Zach Halaschak · May 2, 2023 2:43 pm

The Writers Guild of America West building is pictured on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Hollywood writers strike: Writers Guild of America fails to reach deal with studios

Conrad Hoyt · May 2, 2023 4:23 am

This photo shows the Capitol Dome at the top of Capitol Hill in Washington.

Only two sitting senators voted against work requirements in historic welfare overhaul

Zach Halaschak · May 1, 2023 11:00 am

A 'now hiring' sign is viewed in the window of a fast food restaurant on August 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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To promote health, policymakers must promote work

Anthony DiGiorgio · April 27, 2023 6:00 am

A Sign at a Retailer - We Accept SNAP IV

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Work requirements in SNAP

Chris Edwards · April 25, 2023 1:23 pm

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Why work requirements are less about welfare savings than about human well-being

Leslie Ford · April 24, 2023 2:41 pm

Texas smashes three job growth and employment records

Washington Examiner · April 24, 2023 12:26 pm

Iowa unemployment increase ranked third highest in nation

Washington Examiner · April 24, 2023 12:24 pm

Florida bill would ease requirements for new occupational licenses

Washington Examiner · April 23, 2023 1:03 pm

President Joe Biden is confident in his nomination of Julie Su to replace Marty Walsh as Labor secretary and wants Congress to confirm her as soon as possible, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Wednesday.

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Horrifyingly incompetent Biden official looks poised to fail upwards (again)

Brad Polumbo · April 22, 2023 6:22 am

Air travel has bounced back, DC not so much

Jeremy Lott · April 21, 2023 5:02 am

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., accompanied by Republican Senators speaks at a news conference to announce a Republican police reform bill on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Washington.

Koch-backed group urges lawmakers to back bill curbing union power ahead of Su hearing

Samantha-Jo Roth · April 19, 2023 6:07 pm