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Nov 10 2015

Post-9/11 Veterans’ Unemployment Rate Cut in Half

American veterans who served after September 11, 2001, experienced a 50 percent drop in their unemployment rate over the past four years, but the youngest among them still struggle with high unemployment, poverty and homelessness, a

Nov 06 2015

Maloney: October Jobs Report Shows Strong Growth

“October marked the 68th straight month of private-sector job gains – the longest growth streak on record. This is no small feat, given the economy President Obama inherited in 2009,” Ranking Member Maloney said. “Today’s report provides ample reassurance that the economy is still advancing and the labor market continues to strengthen."

Nov 04 2015

Maloney: Workers Earn Their Disability Insurance

Rep. Carolyn Maloney said Wednesday that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) plays a vital role in the economic security of nearly 9 million people and she dispelled misconceptions that the program is riddled with fraud and disincentives to work.

Oct 23 2015

The American Dream on Hold: Economic Challenges In the African American Community - New York

Congressional Black Caucus and Joint Economic Committee Democrats Hold Public Forum and Press Conference in New York

The JEC, in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus, will hold a public forum on the impact of economic challenges and persistent inequities facing African Americans across the country. The forum will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT at the Harlem Hospital Center located at 506 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, New York.

Oct 21 2015

Latinos Have Significant Impact on U.S. Economy

But Education, Income, Wealth Lag

New report: Conditions are ripe for young Latino Americans to improve their economic security because those born in the U.S. typically are better educated and therefore more likely to earn larger incomes than those who immigrate to the U.S.