What holds down immigrant unemployment

How bad is the economy? You weigh in
More bad news on the economic front today. GM reported a whopping $15.5 billion loss. And the economy lost 51,000 jobs in July.

US loses 62,000 jobs during June
US firms cut jobs for a sixth month in June, stoking fears the world's largest economy is heading for a recession.

Luck - A president's best jobs plan
Today's troubles in the U.S. economy and labor market could very well turn out to be a lucky break for the next president, no matter who is elected.

Unemployment pain to continue
Unemployment is likely to continue to rise as companies cut more jobs, according to a new index from a respected business research group released Monday.

Democrats revive economic stimulus push
The dismal jobs report on Friday has prompted renewed calls for a second congressional effort to stimulate the economy.