Today, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) released the December 2011 edition of its state-by-state snapshots which detail each individual state’s economic progress for the previous month. The report shows broad private-sector job creation in November, with 3 of every 5 states experiencing gains. Nationally, 140,000 private-sector positions were added in November, after a gain of 117,000 private-sector jobs in October.

A new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) finds that if federal UI benefits are allowed to expire, over 2 million long?term unemployed workers stand to lose their benefits in early 2012. That number could grow to 5 million before the end of 2012.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Chaired by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), today released a report detailing the negative consequences for American workers and businesses if Congress fails to extend the payroll tax credit. The report entitled, “Supporting the Engines of Economic Growth: Payroll Tax Relief Supports Economic Recovery,” shows that economic growth would be severely hampered if the employee payroll tax cuts expire at the end of this year.

A new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) finds that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) not only provides much-needed support for vulnerable Americans, but also gives a significant boost to economy.