economy

Four years ago, during the last presidential campaign, the American economy was collapsing faster than it had since the Great Depression. Now, with the 2012 election upon us, most analysts agree that the economy is in a period of slow recovery—a bit too slow, according to just about everyone.

Regardless of the American economy’s checkered enthusiasm, it appears as if consumers are currently aboard the fast track to higher taxes and rising prices on things like health care and grocery items scheduled to come around at the turn of the new year.

Fast food sales are on the decline in China, as many popular junk food retailers in that part of the world have reported puny earningsin the third quarter.

It has been predicted that by 2020, the United States will experience a nearly 14.5 percent labor increase, making room for an additional 20 million new jobs as the result of this country’s growing population and competitive marketplace.

The economy is in an interesting spot and many are looking to see what can be done about it.  Some have looked to the government for answers, but many others are looking to the government as the source of some of the problem. Senator Tom Coburn put together a list of some of the most unbelievable wastes of taxpayer money that has been seen in a while...

President Obama has changed positions on a very important issue to workers across the nation.  In 2007, when then Senator Obama was campaigning for President, he urged those that were expecting cuts to let their workers know that they might lose their job...

Recent estimates say it costs upwards of a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child to adulthood, and it seems many people have taken those numbers to heart: a new survey indicates the American birthrate is at is lowest point since 1987.

President Obama made a statement at a recent fundraiser that claimed he fixed the economy.  Among the things that he takes credit for making work is the auto industry, which he says is now "roaring back."  Among the things he does not mention is the number of jobs lost and the amount of taxpayer money that has been lost in the auto bailout...

President Obama put together a jobs council to advise him on ways that the government can encourage job growth.  But, with jobs being a focal point of the election, you would think that this group would have met recently, but they haven't...

Unwanted, unsolicited offers are getting to be more and more aggravating with each ring of the doorbell.

Senator Vitter said Affordable Healthcare will continue to be in the political spotlight through the presidential election.

Our 'Winging It' panelists generally disagreed on legacy lawsuits and President Obama's claim that the private sector is doing well.

In a press conference today, President Obama proclaimed that the private sector is doing fine and the real problem with the economy has to do with government.  He wants Republicans to join with him to help states that are having trouble.  I...

Manners and customer service fare better when the economy doesn't.

Mark Lasseigne has your stock market report for Thursday, March 29, 2012.

Louisiana's Economic Development Secretary Stephen Moret joined "Mornings With Ken and Bernie" to talk about some of this year's new economic development projects across our state, new edition from 2011, and the state of our overall economy.

Instead of attempting to run the country, Congressman Charles Boustany feels the President has gone into full-time campaign mode. Today on "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" Boustany pointed out that the President continues to stress "fairness" for everyone instead of attempting to do what's best for the entire country.

Many Americans don't understand the importance of the Straits of Hormuz but Dr. Walid Phares says it is of global importance. Phares is an Advisor to the Anti-Terrorism Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, Fox News Terrorism Expert and author of Future Jihad:Terrorist Strategies. On "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" Dr. Walid stressed the importance of the Straits of Hormuz to the world economy and security.

The Obama Administration has created a moment for political ads for the opposition.  He recently blocked the Keystone pipeline that would have created jobs in this nation and now he has come out and said that extending jobless benefits create more jobs that that pipeline would have...

With the American economy faltering and million of people out of work, the House of Representatives convened Tuesday to debate a seemingly bizarre issue: whether “In God We Trust” should be the national motto.