Millennials Paying For Economic Shift, Says Policy Expert

Heather McGhee, the director of the Washington office for the think tank Demos, said at a discussion on “The State of Young America” Monday that the changing U.S. economic model has played a role in the decline of the Millennial generation. (0:17)

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"I Won't Wait" To Help Veterans, Says Obama

During a press conference in the Rose Garden Monday, President Obama said that he will do everything in his power to provide veterans with the same opportunities they defend, noting that the U.S. cannot wait for Congress to act. (0:21)

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Obama: Standing Up For Veterans Is An American Responsibility

During a press conference in the Rose Garden Monday, President Obama called for Congress to put aside political differences and fulfill their obligation to veterans. (0:14)

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Obama: Congress Still Has To Do The Right Thing, Help Veterans Find Work

During a press conference in the Rose Garden Monday, President Obama called on Congress to “stand up” for veterans and vote on legislation giving tax breaks to businesses that hire veterans. (0:39)

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Obama Announces Initiatives To Help Veterans Find Jobs

President Obama announces three initiatives to help returning veterans find work, including several online resources that will help them search for jobs and reach out to employers. (0:43)

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Obama Unemployment Rate Among Veterans Unacceptable

During a press conference in the Rose Garden Monday, President Obama characterized high unemployment rates among veterans as unacceptable. (0:17)

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Pelosi: Unemployment Would Be 15% Without Stimulus

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says Thursday that if President Obama and congressional Democrats had not passed the 2009 Recovery Act, unemployment would be at 15%. (0:13)

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Carney: Administration Remains Hopeful

During today’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney says the administration remains hopeful that the “Super Committee” will find a balanced solution that does not put the sole burden on one sector of the population. (0:34)

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Carney: Americans Can't Wait For GOP To Act

During today’s White House briefing, Press Secretary Jay Carney says President Obama will do everything in his power to help struggling Americans who “can’t wait until Republicans suddenly decide that it’s the right time to help the economy grow”. (0:33)

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Hagan: There Is No 'Silver Bullet' To Fix Economy

Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) told reporters Thursday that there is no “silver bullet” to fix the economy, but the Foreign Earnings Reinvestement Act is a good start. (0:18)

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Senate Democrat Announces Plan To Bring Foreign Earnings Home

Sen. Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) gives details on the Foreign Earnings Reinvestment Act she and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced Thursday. (0:38)

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House Dem: Occupy Wall Street Not A Response To Tea Party

At a “Jobs, Not Cuts” rally Wednesday, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) plays down comparisons suggesting the Occupy Wall Street movement will spark the creation of a new political party. (0:40)

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Army Veteran: I Fought For My Country And Now I'm Unemployed

Unemployed Army Reservist Tiffany Mellers shares her story with demonstrators at a “Jobs, Not Cuts” rally on Capitol Hill Wednesday. (0:47)

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Dem. Tells Demonstrators: "We Are Listening To You"

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) tells demonstrators at a “Jobs, Not Cuts” rally Wednesday that he wants to have a partnership with those who elected him to Congress. (0:21)

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Unemployed Veteran: I Am Shocked At How Little Politicians Care

At a “Jobs, Not Cuts” rally, unemployed Army Reservist Tiffany Mellers says she has had “enough” and wants Congress to take action to put Americans back to work. (0:44)

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McDermott: GOP Will Do Anything To Prevent Recovery Under Obama

Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) told reporters Tuesday that House Republicans are preventing economic recovery in order to see the president fail. (0:21)

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Congress Must Pass E-Verify Bill, Says NumbersUSA

Roy Beck, NumbersUSA President, says passing legislation making E-Verify mandatory will begin to solve America’s immigration problem. (0:24)

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NumbersUSA President: "We Shouldn't Have Any Immigration"

Roy Beck, President of NumbersUSA, reacts to New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s commets on immigration and says other than a few special cases, immigration should come to a halt. (0:31)

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NumbersUSA: Bloomberg Doesn't Understand Immigration

NumbersUSA President Roy Beck says New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg does not understand immigration and does not understand the gravity of the situation of the American worker. (0:29)

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Udall: Committees Crafting Individual Jobs Plans

In his weekly conference call, Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM) said he expects House committees will present individual jobs plans within the next few weeks, opening discussions leading to comprehensive jobs legislation (0:41).

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