The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance increased by the most in nearly a year during the week that included the Memorial Day holiday. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 229,000 for the week ended June 4. The figure topped estimates projected by some economists. On an unadjusted basis, claims rose […]
President Biden calls for partnership and concrete commitment in his remarks at the Summit of the Americans. “The United States stands ready to work in partnership with all of you — governments, institutions, civil societies, young leaders of tomorrow. And I invite my fellow heads of state and heads of government of the Americas to join me in adopting concrete […]
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell close to pre-pandemic levels according to the U.S. latest labor report. The labor market recovery continues though a shortage of workers remains an obstacle to faster job growth. The weekly unemployment claims report from the U.S. Labor Department also showed jobless benefits rolls declining to a 20-month low in […]
President Obama in his weekly address said, “For decades, too many working Americans went without the security of health insurance — and their financial well-being suffered because of it.” He explained that his administration has brought about a change by introducing the Affordable Care Act which has resulted in the coverage of 17.6 million Americans. “Since 2010, the uninsured rate […]
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world — Nelson Mandela President Obama’s utterance on education is not only a breath of fresh air, but also one that indicates an understanding of what it takes for people from different socio-economic backgrounds to have an equal opportunity of achieving success — Education. I would argue […]
