One economist says economic recovery will be so slow it will take 10 years for unemployment to return to low levels.
Labor Secretary Hinda Solis believes the government stimulus has helped the job market show signs of life.
The job hunt begins for those graduating in May and those seeking jobs are already feeling the frustration.
While Fed Chief Ben Bernanke has critics, many believe he is doing a good job in a tough situation.
Some Democrats are pushing a surtax that could cost $100 to families earning $100,000 a year.
Rep. John Larson, (D) Conn., says taxpayers should pony up for troop increases in Afghanistan.
Former U.S. Comptroller Dave Walker expresses concern over health care reform and the rising cost of Medicare.
Shoppers waited for hours outside the Toys R Us in Times Square for the hip robot hamsters and other hot deals.
Whole Foods uses the Internet and aggressive in-store displays to sell thousands of turkeys in its Northeast stores.
U.S. needs an alternative to bailouts in the event of big bank failures, says Fed chair Ben Bernanke.
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