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Bernstein: Now Here’s A Real Debate
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the inaugural Presidential Quarterback Debate, sponsored by Citizens for Better Football.
Challenger: Job Market Is In Holding Pattern
The U.S. Department of Labor issues its key monthly jobs report for August Friday morning, but another report today suggests the job market is in something of a holding pattern.
City Unveils Blueprint For Growing Economy
The City of Chicago has unveiled its first formal blueprint for growing the local economy and the jobs, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel says it could help the City ride out even rough economic times.
Quinn: Spending Is Necessary To Create Jobs, Improve Budget
Gov. Pat Quinn on Friday defended his call for “investment” in several new programs in his State of the State Address, even though the state is in a budget crisis.
Quinn Focuses On Jobs In State Of The State Address
Tax credits for companies that hire veterans and investment in early childhood education were among the visions Gov. Pat Quinn laid out in his State of the State Address Wednesday.
Some Seek Bipartisan Compromise, Rep. Walsh Says ‘Grow Up’
U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh pointedly skipped President Obama’s jobs speech Thursday, and even passed up the chance to watch it on television shortly before hosting a forum on jobs creation in Schaumburg.
Chicagoans Have Hopes For Obama Job Plan
Two unemployed Chicagoans hope President Obama’s job-creation plan will help restart the U.S. economy and help their prospects. CBS 2′s Mike Parker was with them as the president laid out his proposal to Congress.
Illinois GOP: Congress Is Doing Its Part To Combat Unemployment
Some Americans are concerned there’s a lot of heated rhetoric going back and forth in Washington, but it’s not generating enough results. Illinois lawmakers say that’s not true – they’re getting results.
Emanuel Touts Job Creation Efforts To Chamber Of Commerce
Mayor Rahm Emanuel touted his plans for job creation in an address to the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Wednesday morning.
N.J. Governor Calls Quinn ‘A Disaster’
A war of words between Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has heated up, as Christie called Quinn “a disaster” and Quinn’s office criticized New Jersey’s dismal record of creating jobs.
It’s Quinn vs. Wis. Governor-Elect In Cross-Border Business Poaching
A war of words is heating up between Wisconsin Gov.-elect Scott Walker and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn over job creation.
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