The president's victories on financial reform, jobs, and healthcare aren't helping his approval rating.

The U.S. economy shrank only 1 percent in the second quarter, which is better than most economists expected. This has led to a number of economists bucking the consensus view that the recovery will be slow and feeble. Instead, ...

The bill advanced by a 61-38 tally that ensures the measure will pass the Senate.

While the abundance of bad news is undeniable, there are also glimmers of hope to be found.

Smart candidates will stay away from Democrats’ craziness and talk about pro-growth ideas.

In a slow-growth economy, companies have different priorities.

This has, indeed, been the year of government. Several of the nation's state capitals boasted steadier economies than their peers, thanks to the less volatile nature of government employment. These cities also shared other trai...

The unemployment situation is worse than it looks.

John Podesta is president and CEO of the Center for American Progress and former chief of staff to President Clinton.

On June 26, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive energy legislation that include...

While college students across the country scramble to find summer employment, Marie Getz, an art therapy grad student at Naropa University in Colorado, gets paid to sit in the living rooms of senior citizens and discuss life. A...

Job losses push public to support more stimulus spending.

New spending for cops and teachers help Obama show he cares.

The recession has made companies extremely anxious, increasing the stakes for office romances.

An interactive look at job losses in 2008 has been UPDATED to include sector performance data through Dec.