Budget Battles
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Democrats Say They’re Ready to Rescue Mike Johnson
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‘A Good Day for America’: Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
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Senate Advances $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
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GOP Infighting Continues as Senate Heads for Aid Vote
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News Alert: House Approves $95 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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Dems Help Save Johnson's Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine
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Johnson Rejects a Plan to Save His Speakership
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Looking for a New Job? These Are the Best Cities for You
If you’re on the hunt for a good job, think warm thoughts and pack sunglasses.
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Hoping for a Big Raise Next Year? Here’s How Much You’ll Probably Get
A new report sheds light on how big a raise most workers will be getting next year.
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A New Report Shows Why The 10-Year Jobs Crisis Is Effectively Over
A new report by the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution has good news: "With [yesterday's] employment report, we can report that the national jobs gap relative to November 2007 has closed (...
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3 New Benefits That Could Be Coming to Your Company
As America flirts with full employment, companies have to work a bit harder to attract workers. A new survey shows that companies are becoming more generous with their benefits packages.
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Are You Being Paid Fairly? Here's How to Find Out
After nearly a decade of stagnation, wages are starting to rise as a strong job market (finally) gives American workers more power in negotiations.
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The 10 College Majors Employers Want Most This Year
By Janna HerronThe proportion of employers planning to hire recent college graduates hit a decade-high this year. Here are the 10 majors most in demand.
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What Will It Take to Finally Get US Workers’ Pay Growing Again?
Workers of all political stripes must be frustrated by the fact that the economic expansion has yet to deliver the kind of wage gains that have been long promised.
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Trump Inherits a Solid Job Market. Can He Really Make It Better?
By Rob GarverFor Trump, who declared that he would be “the greatest jobs president God ever created” during his campaign and has specifically and repeatedly said that employment growth will be his singular focus...
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Here’s How Long It Takes for Your College Degree to Pay Off
While there has been much hand-wringing among policymakers about the rising cost of college and growing levels of student debt, most analysts agree that those who earn a college degree are better off...
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Why 2017 Should Be a Very Good Year for Finding a New Job
By Janna HerronThe U.S. economy last year added more than 2 million jobs, and 2017 should be an even better year for job seekers. Wages are poised to move higher, too. Employers expanded their payrolls by 156,000...
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Why the Disappointing GDP Report Is Actually Good News
By Tim Mullaney , The StreetSooner rather than later, the market will figure out that Friday's below-forecast first estimate of fourth-quarter growth is much better news than the headline suggests. The U.S. economy grew at a 2...
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The Super Bowl Lie That Could Hurt Your Career
By Kelli B. Grant, CNBCIf it's harder to resist hitting that snooze button come Monday morning, well, you won't be the only worker trudging in a bit late. Just resist the urge to lie about why. One in four workers is late...
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Why the Business Travel Sector Is Ripe for Reinvention
By Paul Levy, The ConversationThe world’s airport business lounges might be even more peaceful and relaxing this year as companies decide to rein in spending on travel . Budgets have been squeezed by airline and hotel pricing...
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3 Secrets to a Better Job (and More Money)
By Maureen Mackey, The Fiscal TimesCareer advancement tips are a dime a dozen. Write down your goals and review that list often. Check . Update your LinkedIn profile with your latest achievements. Check. List your core competencies...
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Why Facebook’s Claims of 4.5M Jobs Are in Doubt
By Cadie Thompson, CNBCFacebook is making some big claims about its economic reach. But not everyone is convinced. The social media giant commissioned a study , which was published Tuesday, that claims the company is...