Bureau of the Census

• Growing U.S. Labor Force Keeps Fed at Ease

  By Rich Miller and Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg  |  February 19, 2013

  Reviving economy lures Americans back into the job market, alleviating inflation fears.

• States Move on Minimum Wage

  By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg  |  February 14, 2013

  While Republicans in Congress balk, 19 states have enacted a minimum wage higher than the federal level.

• September Housing Starts Up 15%

  By Alex Kowalski, Bloomberg  |  October 17, 2012

  Surge puts starts at highest level in four years.

• Surveys Offer Differing Views on U.S. Job Gains

  By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg  |  October 5, 2012

  Drop in September unemployment rate looks healthier than 114,000 increase in payrolls.

• Wall Street Unoccupied

  By Max Abelson and Ambereen Choudhury, Bloomberg  |  November 22, 2011

  200,000 job cuts bring ‘darkest days’ to a grim banking landscape.