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Consumer spending and incomes barely rose last month. Business investment has slowed. New-home sales remain dismal.

After weeks of bickering and doubt, Congress delivered a last-minute holiday tax cut extension to 160 million workers Friday along with further unemployment benefits for millions laid off in the nation's fierce recession and weak economic recovery. It was a convincing victory for President Barack Obama, a humbling retreat for...

Their isolation complete, House Republicans on Thursday caved to demands by President Barack Obama, congressional Democrats and fellow Republicans for a short-term renewal of payroll tax cuts for all workers.

Connecticut officials on Thursday urged employers to take advantage of new state and federal financial incentives and hire returning veterans, many of whom are having difficulty finding work.

Some say they'll spend less on groceries. Others expect to cut back on travel. For many, there would be fewer meals out.

Sometimes a job candidate can look great on paper. The job candidate may have the right education, skills and experience necessary to perform in the position, but often that is not enough, says Tom Davenport, senior consultant at Towers Watson, a global professional services company in New York City.