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Statement on the March Employment Report by Chad Stone, Chief Economist, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
added: 06-04-2009

With the continued sharp deterioration in the labor market in March, the pace of job losses in this recession now is far worse than even during the deep 1981-82 recession. Thus, Congress acted wisely this week in rejecting calls to cut federal spending in 2010, at a time when the economy clearly will still be quite weak and need continued strong stimulus.
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US Employment Situation in March 2009
added: 06-04-2009

Nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline sharply in March (-663,000), and the unemployment rate rose from 8.1 to 8.5 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Since the recession began in December 2007, 5.1 million jobs have been lost, with almost two-thirds (3.3 million) of the decrease occurring in the last 5 months. In March, job losses were large and widespread across the major industry sectors.
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Americans Saving More, Preparing for Long Recession
added: 06-04-2009

A new survey of 1002 Americans by Econ4U shows how Americans are responding to the financial crisis. The national survey conducted last week asked Americans how the recession is affecting them and their peers.
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Employee Confidence Index Shows Slight Increase in March 2009
added: 06-04-2009

The Spherion Employee Confidence Index increased slightly in March, rising 1.3 points to 41.4. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, rose as slightly more workers expressed confidence in the future of their current employer. At the same time, the majority of workers reported that the economy is getting weaker (68 percent) and fewer jobs are available (78 percent).
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American Businesses Bullish on Wireless Technology
added: 05-04-2009

A new national study released at International CTIA WIRELESS 2009® in Las Vegas, Nevada by CTIA-The Wireless Association® in conjunction with Harris Interactive®, finds that almost half, 45%, of business decision makers state that wireless applications are important or absolutely essential to remaining competitive in today’s highly competitive marketplace.
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U.S. Auto Insurance Policies Purchased Online up 7 Percent in 2008 Versus Year Ago Despite Soft Consumer Demand
added: 05-04-2009

comScore, Inc. released a study of online activity for the auto insurance market in 2008, which showed that consumers submitted requests for 32 million online quotes and purchased a record 2.4 million policies online during the year.
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Americans Support Wide Array of Proposed Energy Policies, but Not Yet Ready to Make Tradeoffs
added: 05-04-2009

Despite partisan debate, the American people find common ground on their support for a number of measures to address the nation's energy problems. At least 10 major energy proposals that would provide incentives for energy efficiency, reduce gasoline usage and support alternative energy have widespread support. But the public may not yet be prepared for the tradeoffs and challenges needed to make these proposals a reality, according to a new survey, "The Energy Learning Curve(TM)," released by Public Agenda, the nonpartisan opinion research and citizen engagement organization.
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Many Americans Trying to Turn Lemon Economy Into Lemonade
added: 04-04-2009

The Career College Association released the results of a new commissioned survey, conducted by Harris Interactive(R), finding more than two out of three Americans either taking steps or considering steps to address their employment situation in the midst of the current economic turmoil.
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Apartment Industry Buffeted by Crosswinds, According to NMHC's Annual Ranking of Top 50 Apartment Firms
added: 04-04-2009

The apartment industry was buffeted by crosswinds in 2008 according to the National Multi Housing Council's (NMHC) 20th anniversary ranking of the 50 largest apartment owners and the 50 largest apartment managers.
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2009 Construction Starts Estimated at $463.1 Billion, Down 15%, McGraw-Hill Construction Reports
added: 03-04-2009

McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, has released its 2009 Construction Outlook Spring Update, providing updated 2009 forecasts of construction starts for various project types.

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