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Witnesses testified on the effects of the “fiscal cliff” on the U.S. economy and the middle class, with a focus on sustaining long-term economic growth, reducing U.S. debt, and protecting th…

Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. In addressing the rise in unemployment and slow job growth during May 2012, he said the causes were unclear and did not necessaril…

John Galvin and Thomas Nardone testified about the most recent report on unemployment. The unemployment rate dropped from 8.5 percent to 8.3, the lowest in nearly three years.

Keith Hall testified about the most recent report on unemployment. The unemployment rate dropped from 9.1 to 9 percent, the first decrease since July 2011, and 80,000 new jobs were created.

Keith Hall testified about the most recent report on unemployment. The unemployment rate dropped to 9 percent, the first decrease since July 2011, and 80,000 new jobs were created.

Witnesses testified about the impact of the public debt on the U.S. economy. They focused on the challenges of creating jobs in a harsh economic environment and disagreed on the route the Wh…

Ben Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook. Among his comments he said the economic recovery was close to faltering. He said the Federal Reserve was prepared to take additional step…

Witnesses testified about global trade strategy and job creation. Among the topics they addressed were the state of international trade competition, pending free trade agreements with Colomb…

Commissioner Keith Hall testified about the latest report on unemployment statistics. The report showed the unemployment rate fell slightly to 9.1 percent from 9.2 percent in June. He called…

Witnesses spoke about sustaining recent U.S. manufacturing growth. Some of the ideas include changing the corporate tax structure and removing uncertainty from the American manufacturing mar…

The Joint Economic Committee held a hearing on economic growth in the U.S. and other countries through federal spending and debt reduction. Witnesses also talked about a report by Republican…

Keith Hall testified about the most recent report on unemployment. The unemployment rate rose from 8.8 to 9 percent. Non-farm payrolls grew by 244,000 for the third consecutive month of more…

Keith Hall testified about March’s employment report. The nation’s unemployment rate fell to 8.8 percent in March and the U.S. added 216,000 jobs overall. The rate fell from February’s 8.9 p…