Luck - A president's best jobs plan

US unemployment rate up at 5.5%
The US unemployment rate rose to 5.5% in May after the economy lost 49,000 non-farm jobs, official data shows.

US jobs data gives positive shock
The US economy lost a fewer than expected 20,000 jobs in April, official figures from the Labor Department show.

What holds down immigrant unemployment
As the U.S. economy sheds jobs, concern is growing over competition between native-born and foreign-born workers.

Uneasy ride for Harley-Davidson
The slowing US economy hurts sales of Harley-Davidson motorbikes and forces the firm to cut jobs.

Congress wants to jolt economy - again
Democratic leaders are signaling that they will launch a spring offensive on the economy by pushing for measures aimed at creating jobs and providing...