They feel that the U.S. Department of Labor has reneged on promises to provide them benefits, but as the national anthem played, these "Cold War Patriots" placed their hands over their hearts. ...more

October 31, 2009

The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week, the government said Thursday, a sign that the job market is making gradual improvement. ...more

August 7, 2009

131,000 Number of U.S. troops in Iraq on July 31 170,000 Number of U.S. troops in Iraq in October 2007, the peak of the troop buildup ...more

August 3, 2009

Higher crude oil prices are raising the cost of gasoline in Florida and elsewhere. ...more

May 12, 2009

Higher crude oil prices are raising the cost of gasoline in Florida and elsewhere. ...more

May 11, 2009

As more workers file for unemployment benefits, the federal government has agreed to add more resources to assist them as they seek their next job. ...more

March 13, 2009

Four states - California, South Carolina, Michigan and Rhode Island - registered unemployment rates above 10 percent in January, and the national rate is expected to hit double digits by the end of the year. ...more

March 12, 2009

Many Florida visionaries see this recession as an opportunity to bring Florida out of the Third World and into the 21st century. With the nation facing major challenges in jobs, energy, environment and health, Florida's old formula of growth, agriculture and tourism simply don't make the grade - especially with growth and tourism sounding increasingly like bad jokes. ...more

March 8, 2009

Some Americans are learning a jarring lesson about unemployment as they prepare their tax returns. ...more

March 7, 2009

Florida unemployment compensation benefits are increasing by $25 a week due to federal stimulus funding. ...more

February 23, 2009