The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee released the May installment of its “Understanding the Economy: State-by-State Snapshots” series, which provides easy access to the major economic indicators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the areas of jobs, unemployment, personal earnings and housing.
Small businesses, which employ three out of every four workers in the United States, continue to face tight lending standards that are limiting hiring in this critical segment of the economy, according to a new report by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC).
A new report released today by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) highlights the role of government investment in research and development (R&D), especially in the area of basic research.
A new report released today by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) provides an in-depth look at the Great Recession and its toll on working families.
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' April jobs report showing that the unemployment rate increased to 9.9% and 290,000 total nonfarm jobs were added.
A new report released today by the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) provides an in-depth look at the unemployment situation in the Hispanic labor force during the Great Recession.
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, will hold a hearing, titled “Long-term Unemployment: Causes, Consequences and Solutions.” The hearing will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., in room 210 of the Cannon House Office Building.
Apr 21 2010
JEC Report: Increasing Oil Prices Potentially Threaten Economic Recovery and Clean Energy Policies
According to a new report issued by the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) today on the eve of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, increasing oil prices could threaten the country’s economic recovery and limit progress on energy-efficiency policies.
An Equal Pay Day report released today by the Joint Economic Committee shows that the pay gap between part-time and full-time workers is a key factor driving the continued pay gap between men and women.