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The Obama administration backed off a proposal to restrict kids under 16 from working on farms after a major push by conservatives and farm state Democrats. But farmers themselves weren't too happy about the restrictions, either.
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The new rules were criticized by Republicans as "heavy-handed regulation," out of touch with the realities of family farming.
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There were 380,000 first-time claims, the most in a single week since January. It's another sign that the labor market's rebound may be slowing.
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Disappointing jobs numbers reinforced a vexing trend that has shown up in the Labor Department data for months. During the current recovery, women have failed to regain jobs at anything near a rate comparable to men. It's a potential political problem for the president which the GOP would like to exploit.
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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits remains at a four-year low.
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At 351,000, they remain near a four-year low. The day's other economic news: wholesale prices rose 0.4 percent in February.
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The members of the team spent 20 months away from their homes before releasing a final report in December. But the tour of the White House will be self-guided.
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Even with many looking for work, some employers say they just can't find the right people to hire. The problem hit the trucking industry, prompting one company to offer driving schools with the promise of a job upon completion. But other open jobs require more training, making them harder to fill.
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The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding nearly $84 million in grants to combat chronic unemployment and underemployment experienced by seasonal farm…
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This week, the U.S. Department of Labor announced more than $9 million in job training grants for veterans, including those in Colorado. The money comes…