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The economy sucks for those who have ...

New JOLTS data show that people are quitting their jobs less and less and getting hired at a similarly slow rate.

The economy sucks for those who have jobs too
posted on: Feb 9, 2012 | author: mike konczal

Cordray’s recess appointment he...

President Obama rightfully sidestepped a GOP that insists on dismantling a law that addresses some of the fundamental breakdowns of the crisis.

Cordray’s recess appointment helps implement a law that’s already passed
posted on: Jan 5, 2012 | author: mike konczal

Obama’s jobs speech: Is he fina...

Obama’s ideas matter, and they may now be moving in the right direction.

Obama’s jobs speech: Is he finally coming to terms with the recession?
posted on: Sep 9, 2011 | author: mike konczal

Why Republicans will block Richard Co...

It’s not just that they don’t like Elizabeth Warren. It’s that they want to undo the entire Consumer Financial...

Why Republicans will block Richard Cordray for the CFPB
posted on: Jul 21, 2011 | author: mike konczal