Sep 2, 2011 | Jobs and the Economy, Press Releases
Senator Ron Johnson (WI) made the following statement today after the August monthly jobs report indicated that zero jobs were produced last month: “Today’s miserable employment report showing that zero jobs were created last month underscores the...
Sep 2, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
U.S. employers stopped adding jobs last month – and Senate Republican Ron Johnson of Wisconsin blames a “lack of leadership” from President Obama. The Labor Department said the national unemployment rate was nine-point-one-percent in August, same as...
Sep 2, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) – U.S. employers stopped adding jobs last month – and Senate Republican Ron Johnson of Wisconsin blames a “lack of leadership” from President Obama.The Labor Department said the national unemployment rate was 9.1 percent...
Sep 1, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By James PolitiBarack Obama’s efforts to extend a cut in payroll taxes for American workers – likely to be one of the largest measures in the jobs package the president will present next week to boost the ailing US economy – is already facing...
Aug 30, 2011 | Op-Eds and Blogs
By Lisa LererAfter months of bitter negotiations, Democratic and Republican leaders have finally reached an agreement to raise the nation’s debt ceiling. Now, they must sell it to their parties — and quickly — recognizing there’s plenty...