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WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market improved modestly in October, and economists looking deeper into the numbers found reasons for optimism – or at least what counts for optimism in this agonizingly slow economic recovery. The nation added 80,000 jobs. That was fewer than the 100,000...

In his weekly address, President Obama continued to promote his “we can’t wait” campaign and attack Republicans in Congress for not “paying attention” to the economy.  Arguing that the middle class is losing ground while the rich become richer, the president said his...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A summer of modest economic growth is helping dispel lingering fears that another recession might be near. Whether the strength can be sustained, though, is far from clear. Buoyed by a resurgent consumer and strong business investment, the economy expanded at an annual rate of...