US Unemployment Rate: House Speaker John Boehner on 'Disappointing' 6.1 Percent Unemployment Rate

The national unemployment rate declined in August, but Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, expressed disappointment with the figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

US Unemployment Benefits Claims Increase More than Expected, Highest in Six Weeks

By Michael Oleaga
Unemployment benefits claims increased more than initially projected, according to data from the Department of Labor.

US Latino Unemployment Rate 7.8 Percent: Higher for Women than Men, Politicians Comment on July Labor Report

By Michael Oleaga
The U.S. Department of Labor revealed the overall unemployment rate increased to 6.2 percent for July, but the rate for Latinos remained at 7.8 percent.

Weekly Unemployment Claims in US Increase After 14-Year Lows, Says Labor Department

By Michael Oleaga
The weekly U.S. unemployment claims increased for the seven days ending July 26, according to the Department of Labor. The jobless claims increase follows a 14-year low.

US Unemployment Rate Drops Across 22 States: Heavily Latino States See Strong Employment Gains

By Michael Oleaga
The regional and state unemployment rate in the U.S. saw little change during June, but for 22 states and Washington D.C., the unemployment rate declined. Meanwhile, 14 states saw their unemployment rate increase.

Hispanic Unemployment Rate Increased: 7.7 Percent of Hispanics Jobless, More Women Unemployed Than Men

By Michael Oleaga
The unemployment rate in the United States dipped, according to figures released by the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the percentage for Hispanics increased.
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