WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pledged today to hold interest rates at a record low to drive down double-digit unemployment and sustain the economic recovery. ...more

December 16, 2009

Even as he trumpeted a slowdown in the nation's job losses Friday, President Barack Obama put finishing touches on a proposal he'll unveil next week to "jump-start" business hiring across America. ...more

December 4, 2009

The stage is set for a final confrontation between the city and its police union. ...more

November 28, 2009

but not on the same scale. In Country A, employment has fallen more than 5 percent, and the unemployment rate has more than doubled. In Country B, employment has fallen only half a percent, and unemployment is only slightly higher than it was before the crisis. ...more

November 15, 2009

Parks and Recreation Department employees have had their hours cut in order to save programs and services. ...more

November 14, 2009

Members of Tampa's largest union overwhelmingly approved a proposed one-year contract with the city that includes no pay raises and no reduction in benefits. ...more

November 11, 2009

The city's largest union goes to the polls today to vote on a proposed one-year contract for city workers that includes no pay raises and no reduction in benefits. ...more

November 10, 2009

County Commissioner Jeff Stabins on Friday e-mailed Elections Supervisor Annie Williams with suggestions on how to cut more than $43,000 from her $1 million budget. ...more

October 30, 2009

As millions of Americans endure budget cuts, furloughs and layoffs, more are turning to hundreds of coupon blogs to save suddenly precious dollars. "Coupon" ranks among the most-searched words on Google. ...more

October 30, 2009

The University Area Social Services Center experienced a 60 percent increase in clients in its most recent fiscal year. ...more

October 28, 2009