House Passes Mace Bill on Fed Job Requirements
Congress
House Passes Mace Bill on Fed Job Requirements
2023-10-03 17:34:10
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House gave its overwhelming bipartisan support Monday night to a bill aimed at modernizing federal cybersecurity job requirements to foster a more diverse and competitive workforce. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and... Read More

US Jobless Claims Drop Seventh Straight Week to 268,000
Economy
US Jobless Claims Drop Seventh Straight Week to 268,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell for the seventh straight week to a pandemic low of 268,000. U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before, the Labor Department reported Thursday.... Read More

Lawmakers Accuse US Judges of Bias in Hiring Law Clerk Accused of Racism
In The News
Lawmakers Accuse US Judges of Bias in Hiring Law Clerk Accused of Racism
2021-11-11 22:59:31
by Tom Ramstack

WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress are asking for an investigation of two federal judges who hired a law clerk they say has a "history of nakedly racist and hateful conduct." Seven members of the House Judiciary Committee wrote a... Read More

US Hiring Rebounded in October, With 531,000 Jobs Added
Economy
US Hiring Rebounded in October, With 531,000 Jobs Added

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers stepped up their hiring in October, adding a solid 531,000 jobs, the most since July and a sign that the recovery from the pandemic recession may be overcoming a virus-induced slowdown. Friday’s report from the Labor... Read More

US Jobless Claims Fall to New Pandemic Low of 290,000
Employment
US Jobless Claims Fall to New Pandemic Low of 290,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a new low point since the pandemic erupted, evidence that layoffs are declining as companies hold onto workers. Unemployment claims dropped 6,000 to 290,000 last... Read More

Employers Face Difficulties Filling Open Positions While Unemployment Remains High
Employment
Employers Face Difficulties Filling Open Positions While Unemployment Remains High
2021-08-18 14:03:30
by Alexa Hornbeck

A recent report from the National Council on Compensation Insurance finds that there are now 3 million fewer Americans in the labor force than there were before the pandemic.  “At the pandemics onset, there were 18 million people on temporary... Read More

US Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its Gains
Employment
US Adds a Solid 850,000 Jobs as Economy Extends Its Gains

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America's employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to... Read More

Biden Bolsters Campaign Staff in Key Battleground State of North Carolina
2020 Elections
Biden Bolsters Campaign Staff in Key Battleground State of North Carolina
2020-07-22 19:03:56
by Dan McCue

The Biden for President campaign is expanding its staff and operations in the key battleground state of North Carolina, where polls currently have the former vice president leading President Trump by two percentage points. Trump defeated Hillary Clinton in North... Read More

Trump Campaign Hires 300 ‘Field Staffers’ to Address Surging Biden
Campaigns
Trump Campaign Hires 300 'Field Staffers' to Address Surging Biden
2020-07-13 19:31:15
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee and President Donald Trump's re-election campaign announced Monday they've hired an additional 300 staffers to help get out the vote in 20 target states. The new hires bring the field operation of Trump Victory,... Read More

DNCC and Milwaukee Host Committee Announce New Hires for Convention
2020 Elections
DNCC and Milwaukee Host Committee Announce New Hires for Convention
2019-05-23 16:45:43
by Dan McCue

The Democratic National Committee on Wednesday announced a series of new hires to handle preparations for the party's 2020 presidential nomination convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The convention itself is being held at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee July 13-16. Debra... Read More

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