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Labor Secretary Thomas Perez talked jobs and the economy, specifically efforts to raise the minimum wage and bring jobs back to cities such as Detroit. He also addressed what he called “the …

Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf discussed the role of financial services in the economy and banking issues. He said he was optimistic about the economy, but addressed the str…

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde talked about the world economy. She said it seemed to be headed in a positive direction in 2014, but risks remained. She cited…

Bob Johnson, formerly the founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), spoke about on the economic challenges and wealth disparity facing the African American community. Iss…

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood talked about the effects of congressional struggles over the 2012 federal budget on transportation programs such as the Federal Aviation Administration, w…

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke talked about the U.S. economic outlook. Among the topics he addressed were unemployment, threats of inflation, and efforts by the Federal Reserve to sti…

Thomas Donohue talked about an economic impact study entitled “Opening Markets, Creating Jobs, ” which highlighted the number of American jobs created by free trade agreements. Assessing cha…

House Ways and Means Committee Chair Sander Levin talked about some of the legislative issues facing his committee, including taxes, trade, and the federal budget deficit. He took over the c…

Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed the National Press Club about jobs and the economy. In his remarks he talked about the tradition of entrepreneurship in the U.S. He also spoke about Oba…

Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke talked about the Obama administration’s plans to promote U.S. exports. In his remarks he said, “U.S. exports as a percentage of GDP are still well below near…

Karen Mills talked about efforts of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to boost the small business sector and create jobs. In her remarks she addressed actions the SBA took following th…

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood delivered a National Press Club luncheon address on his agency’s dispersal of $48 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. He talk…

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman talked about the country’s economic crisis. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Paul Krugman is a columnist …

Governor David Paterson talked about the state of the economy, federal assistance available to state governments, New York’s role in the national economy, and the need to invest in critical …

David Walker talked about the federal government’s overall fiscal condition, and about the two documents to be released today. One is the Treasury Department’s consolidated financial report …

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer talked about the Democrats' efforts to restore fiscal responsibility in government to ensure America’s prosperity. Topics included children’s health insuran…

Mr. Sweeney talked about the state of the job market, the U.S. economy, and future of the labor movement. In his remarks he outlined the recent decline in the quality of U.S. jobs and the AF…

Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo spoke about the state of the U.S. economy and the Democratic Party agenda for the coming year. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audie…