Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill into law as Congress debates climate, social bill
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
The bill includes providing $110 billion to repair the nation’s aging highways, bridges and roads.
Thousands of military families struggle to put food on the table
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."
White House expects Biden's spending bill to pass House this week
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser is confident confidence the White House’s $1.85 trillion domestic policy package will quickly pass the House this week.
US inflation: Economists explain why consumer prices are rising
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Biden administration ‘looking at every tool in arsenal’ to address gas price hike
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Energy costs played a large role in the inflation surge, skyrocketing 4.8% from September to October, with the price of gas jumping up 6.1%.
Atlanta leads nation in inflation, hitting drivers hard in their wallets
Atlanta leads the nation when it comes to inflation. It is higher than any other major metropolitan area in the United States.
Atlanta leads the nation when it comes to inflation. It is higher than any other major metropolitan area in the United States.
Americans quit jobs at record pace in September for 2nd straight month
The Labor Department said Friday that 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, or about 3% of the nation's workforce.
The Labor Department said Friday that 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, or about 3% of the nation's workforce.
US hospitals ask for donations of gently used crutches, canes, walkers amid shortage
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
An aluminum shortage is hitting hospitals across the U.S. hard, limiting the number of much-needed crutches, canes, walkers and even wheelchairs that they can provide to patients.
Hurricane Ida recovery delayed by shortage of skilled workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds the number of trade laborers has dropped since 2018
Biden touts $1T infrastructure plan as eventual fix to supply chain backlog, inflation
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
President Joe Biden is touting his $1 trillion infrastructure plan at the Port of Baltimore as an eventual fix for the nation’s inflation and supply chain woes -- if Americans just have the patience to wait for the construction to begin.
Business startups had record year, Census Bureau to begin keeping official tally
The monthly data will focus on new business applications and business formations to help officials monitor economic activity across the country.
The monthly data will focus on new business applications and business formations to help officials monitor economic activity across the country.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
11 Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to dip into Strategic Petroleum Reserve to alleviate gas price hike
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is stored in huge underground salt caverns at four sites along the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico and is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil.
Firearms manufacturing Remington moving global headquarters to Georgia
Remington Firearms, America's oldest manufacturer of firearms and one of the largest producers of rifles and shotguns globally, bring hundreds of jobs and $100 million in investments as it moves it's global headquarters to LaGrange.
Remington Firearms, America's oldest manufacturer of firearms and one of the largest producers of rifles and shotguns globally, bring hundreds of jobs and $100 million in investments as it moves it's global headquarters to LaGrange.
Businesses suffering with demolition of Cheshire Bridge Road set to begin
A section of Cheshire Bridge Road was severely damaged in an overnight fire in August and has been closed ever since. It could take at least a year before it's finished.
A section of Cheshire Bridge Road was severely damaged in an overnight fire in August and has been closed ever since. It could take at least a year before it's finished.
Nuclear plant price doubles to $28.5B as other owners balk
The cost of two nuclear reactors being built in Georgia is now $28.5 billion, more than twice the original price tag, and the other owners of Plant Vogtle argue Georgia Power Co. has triggered an agreement requiring Georgia Power to shoulder a larger share of the financial burden.
The cost of two nuclear reactors being built in Georgia is now $28.5 billion, more than twice the original price tag, and the other owners of Plant Vogtle argue Georgia Power Co. has triggered an agreement requiring Georgia Power to shoulder a larger share of the financial burden.
October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
US unemployment claims drop to 269,000, another pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.