Congressman Mulvaney's Questions during JEC Life Science Hearing
Representative Mick Mulvaney (SC-05) questions witnesses during the JEC hearing on life sciences, about R&D tax credits and the role of small businesses in the life science and research and development industry.
Senator Lee's Opening Remarks at JEC Life Science Hearing
Senator Lee (R-UT), provides an opening statement on the importance of innovation in life sciences in Utah and the United States, during a Joint Economic Committee hearing.
Hearing Announcement: Driving Innovation and Job Growth through the Life Sciences Industry
A hearing before the Joint Economic Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 10:15 a.m., in room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building. Hearing on “Driving Innovation and Job Growth through the Life Sciences Industry” Witnesses: Dr. Stephen S. Tang, President and CEO, Univers...
Weak U.S. Dollar Adds 56.5¢ to Every Gallon of Gasoline
Washington, DC --A weak U.S. dollar due to the Federal Reserve's unprecedented pumping of dollars into the American economy is adding 56 and a half cents* to the price of every gallon of gasoline, according to a new study by the Joint Economic Committee Republican staff.
Rep. Burgess questions Commissioner Hall on economic impact recent flooding in south on employment
Rep. Burgess questions Commissioner Hall on the possible effect the flooding in the south will have on non farm payroll jobs next month.
Rep. Brady questions BLS Commissioner Hall on the jump in the April unemployment rate at JEC hearing
Vice Chairman Brady during his first round of questions at the April Employment JEC hearing questions Commissioner Hall on the effect of discouraged workers in the labor force and the rise in recent jobless claims.
Rep. Burgess Gives His Opening Statement at the JEC April Employment Hearing
Rep. Burgess in his opening statement at the JEC hearing on the April Employment situation on the unemployment data, effective job growth policies and current housing market conditions.
Rep. Burgess first round of questions at the JEC April Employment Report Hearing
Rep. Burgess questions Commissioner Hall on the recent employment situation and details of the mining and construction industries.
Vice Chairman Brady Gives Opening Statement at JEC Hearing on the April Employment Report
Vice Chairman Brady's opening statement at the Joint Economic Committee's hearing on the April Employment Report.
Unemployment Rate Rises in Exceptionally Weak Recovery
Washington, DC -- Following on the heels of a disappointing first quarter economic report, the unemployment rate rose back up to 9 percent in April. The nation also experienced a significant rise in the number of workers recently unemployed, which confirms yesterday's report of a large jump in initi...