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Who in D.C. actually has the power to create jobs? Jay Powell weighs in
On the heels of a new Gallup poll that shows that just twenty-six percent of Americans approve of how President Obama is handling the economy, the President is set to meet with his economic team today before he heads to Martha's Vineyard for vacation.
On his "listening tour" throughout the Midwest this week, Obama promised that he will be presenting his own jobs plan when Congress returns in September, but how much leverage does he actually have?
Today on American Morning, Jay Powell, Treasury Under Secretary under President H.W. Bush, talks with Christine Romans about the president's probable job plan and weighs in on who has the power to get companies to start hiring.
Resume red flags: How to increase your odds of getting hired
CNN's Christine Romans details some critical mistakes on your resume that you should avoid.
How can the government spur job growth? Two top economists weigh in
According to a report issued by the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday, the economy added 117,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 9.1 percent.
While these figures were better than expected, many Americans, particularly those 14 million who are out of work, continue to wonder when progress will be made in creating jobs.
Today on American Morning, Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, and Christian Weller, senior fellow for the Center for American Progress, join Christine Romans to discuss what could spur job growth and to weigh in on how the White House is proposing to tackle unemployment.
July Jobs: Unemployment rate falls slightly to 9.1%, U.S. economy adds 117,000 jobs
The U.S. economy added 117,000 jobs in July, the government reports. The unemployment rate fell to 9.1%.
Though the number are better than expected, will it be enough to ease investor fears?
ON AM this morning: Ali Velshi and Christine Romans break down the numbers with Tig Gilliam, CEO, Adecco Group North America. We'll update this post with the interview once it's ready.
Markets in Asia, Europe down after Dow plunges more than 500 points Thursday
This morning, markets across Asia and Europe are continuing the downward slide started by the Dow yesterday, which plunged more than 500 points Thursday.
Though many say that fear is propelling the market slump, others are worried the correction is an indication that the U.S. may be headed for a doube-dip recession. With jobs numbers scheduled to be released at 8:30am ET, how will the markets affect your money?
Matt McCall, Founder and President of Penn Financial Group, LLC discusses world markets and your money on American Morning today.
Obama to travel to North Carolina Monday to discuss economy, small business
President Obama will travel to Raleigh-Durham, NC Monday to meet with the Jobs and Competitiveness Council where he will be discussing the economy and job-growth.
Christine Romans speaks with two North Carolinians with a stake in nation's economy: Maria Kingery, Co-founder & President of Southern Energy Management, and Sam Bratton the President of Wake Stone Corporation.
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