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There are currently thousands of inmates employed, at extremely low wages, in federal prisons all across the country manufacturing a myriad of products to be sold strictly to government agencies. Yet, while some argue that paying convicted felons to work in these factories is a good way of teaching them skills that can be used in civil society, others say that it takes jobs away from upstanding ci

On the eve of the 2012 election, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate is 7.9 percent.

A new poll shows most Americans blame President Obama for the sluggish economy and other financial woes.

Cause and effect? Every state that elected a Republican Governor in 2010 saw their unemployment rate drop.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, over 3/4 of a million more women are unemployed now than when Obama took office in 2008.

If you're a NASCAR fan watching races on TV, you've probably noticed more empty seats than usual, even at traditionally-sold out venues like Bristol, Martinsville and Darlington.

The Obama Administration has been crowing about another small drop in the unemployment rate, down to 8.1 percent.  But a look at the REAL data shows that's not accurate.

Another 1,266 jobs will be cut from the State Of WA Payroll, due to a new budget cut approved by the State legislature.

If you're one of a number of Tri Citians who are getting unemployment benefits, they are going to be reduced soon--because of the unemployment rate.

Despite its record year in 2011, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory announced a predicted downturn of activity in 2012 that will require both voluntary and involuntary layoffs. The announcement was made by Roger Snyder, manager of the U...