Today, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Chaired by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), heard testimony from the Honorable Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The hearing focused on the economic challenges facing the country and what Congress and the Federal Reserve can do to strengthen the economy and promote job creation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Chaired by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), today released a state-by-state report on the impact of the economic downturn on income and poverty.
Sep 20 2011
JEC Releases New Report on Trade Adjustment Assistance
New Report Details Benefits of TAA and Extension of Program
Today, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released a new report that highlights the vital role Trade Adjustment Assistance plays in helping workers displaced by trade build skills and find new jobs. The report entitled, “The Importance of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for America’s Workers,” shows that the program effectively helps workers harmed by import competition and that those who receive assistance find lasting employment relationships.
Today, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released the September 2011 edition of its state-by-state snapshots which detail each individual state’s economic progress for the previous month. The report shows that 19 states and the District of Columbia added jobs in the private sector in August, down from July, when 42 states and the District of Columbia posted private-sector job gains.
Sep 15 2011
JEC Releases Hispanic Heritage Month Highlights on Economic Well-Being of the Hispanic Population
As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released a fact sheet showing that the Hispanic community is continuing to endure the effects of the Great Recession and that additional actions are needed to help Hispanic workers find employment and attain economic security.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), made the following statement today, and the JEC released fact sheets on the U.S. Census Bureau’s report on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in 2010.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August jobs report showing that the unemployment rate held at 9.1% and the number of nonfarm jobs was unchanged:
Today, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released the August 2011 edition of its state-by-state snapshots which detail each individual states economic progress for the previous month. The report entitled, “Understanding the Economy: State-by-State Snapshots,” shows that the private sector continues to rebound with forty-one states and the District of Columbia adding jobs in July.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ July jobs report showing that the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 9.1% and 117,000 total nonfarm jobs were added:
Aug 04 2011
JEC Releases New Report on Long-term Unemployment
New Report Details Growing Employment Gap and Long-Term Unemployment In the Aftermath of the Great Recession
Today, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released a new report that highlights the long-term unemployment crisis. The report entitled, “Addressing Long-Term Unemployment after the Great Recession: The Crucial Role of Workforce Training,” shows that the long-term unemployment that characterized the Great Recession has shown few signs of abating and remains at near-record levels.