Bad statistics for summer employment for youth | McClatchy
Friday, August 27th, 2010The share of young people aged 16 to 24 who were employed this summer fell to 48.9 percent — the lowest rate on record since 1948.
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Recession may have pushed US birth rate to new low
Friday, August 27th, 2010The U.S. birth rate has dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the recession is a big reason. They believe the sluggish economy has led many people to put off having children.
Private pay shrinks to historic lows – USATODAY.com
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Paychecks from private business shrank to their smallest share of personal income in U.S. history during the first quarter of this year, a USA TODAY analysis of government data finds.
Unemployment challenges Obama’s economic narrative – Yahoo! News
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010Even as he touts his efforts to put more Americans to work, President Barack Obama faces a public increasingly skeptical of his ability to bring jobs back to Main Street.
Wal-Mart Cuts Prices, Polishes Discount Image – WSJ.com
Friday, April 9th, 2010
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is cutting prices on thousands of products in an aggressive campaign to reinforce its reputation as a discount leader, as the company seeks to reverse months of slowing U.S. sales.
