With ‘Coolest Job Ever’ Ending, Astronauts Seek Next Frontier

As the space shuttle program comes to an end, it is a time of great uncertainty for those whose job involves spaceflight.

Immigration Is Lead Topic as Leaders Are Gathered

The president summoned more than 60 high-profile supporters of the stalled overhaul legislation to a strategy session.

News Analysis: Job Growth Alters Playbook for Obama and His Critics

As the unemployment rate ticked down, the hopes of Democrats ticked up: perhaps by the 2012 election they could claim vindication for their stimulus policies.

Michigan Cuts Jobless Benefit by Six Weeks

The new governor, Rick Snyder, signed a law to provide fewer weeks of unemployment benefits than any other state.

Democrats in Indiana End Protest and Return

House Democrats returned to the Indian Capitol almost five weeks after they fled the state, arguing they had been successful in softening parts of the Republicans’ agenda.

At Mining Championship, Winning Might Mean a Job

The International Intercollegiate Mining Competition drew competitors from near and far.

Amid Battle to Cut Spending, Republicans Turn Spotlight to Jobs

Under fire for focusing on cutting spending instead of stimulating job creation, House Republicans are taking steps to emphasize their efforts to spur hiring.

Union Leader Minces No Words When Labor Issues Are at Stake

Martin Beil, the brusque, outspoken executive director of the main union of Wisconsin state employees, is at the center of the labor dispute rocking the state.

Obama Presses Business Leaders to Hire and Invest

In a speech to the U.S.

Political Focus on Jobs in Health Fight

In the fight over whether the health care law will create or destroy jobs, both parties cite evidence to support their claims.

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