Seasonal workers largely overqualified

December 6, 2009


Many of this year’s applicants for seasonal employment are reportedly overqualified for the positions they seek.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com) – The seasonal job market has gotten more competitive this year, with a high percentage of applicants being overqualified for the temporary positions they are applying for. As reported by NBCDFW News, the economic downturn has left […]

Travel increase expected for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2009


The number of people expected to travel for the upcoming holiday is higher than last year.
Washington (WiredPRNews.com) – Travel is expected to increase this Thanksgiving holiday from the amount seen last year. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the anticipated number of those who travel by car to a destination away from home for […]

Many advocate for improved financial literacy among Americans

November 10, 2009


Educators and policy makers suggest improved financial literacy for Americans may help economy improve.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Some are proposing that a lack of functional financial literacy for many Americans has played a role in current economic issues. As reported by BusinessWeek, educators and policy makers are advocating for improved financial literacy in the country after […]

Gas prices rise amid holiday season

November 1, 2009


Increases in gas prices are being seen as the holidays approach.U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – Gas prices seem to be on the rise as the holidays approach. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the average price for gasoline is up from last year’s prices around the same time period.As noted by the AP, some have expressed […]

Obama speaks at MIT about energy innovation

October 24, 2009


The president remarked that some claims made by opponents of his energy bill were cynical and contradictory to scientific evidence that supports the need for greener energy solutions.
Cambridge, Massachusetts (WiredPRNews.com) – President Barack Obama recently dismissed arguments by many opponents of his energy bill as cynical claims made to stagnate progress on dealing with major […]

House Approves Extension of Benefits for Unemployed

September 23, 2009


The House voted to extend unemployment benefits Tuesday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The House voted in favor of a measure that would extend benefits for unemployed workers on Tuesday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the House bill passed in a 331-83 vote, and if enacted would provide a 13-week extension […]

Obama Pays Visit to Letterman

September 22, 2009


The president interviewed with the late night talk show host on Monday.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – President Barack Obama paid a visit to David Letterman’s nighttime talk show, the “Late Show,” on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Letterman began the early part of the program with a top 10 […]

U.S. Second in Economic Competitiveness

September 9, 2009


The United States now ranks number two among the world’s nations in competitiveness.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The United States has fallen in rank among the world’s nations in competitiveness. As reported by Reuters, a recent report shows the U.S. is now second place behind Switzerland as having the most competitive economy.
Jennifer […]

State Fairs Help Those Out of Work

September 1, 2009


More people are turning to fairs for financial support in the recession.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – More people are turning to state fairs for employment opportunities amid the economic downturn. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), a record number of individuals are applying for positions at fairs for jobs as food […]

Dallas Fed President Says Recession Over

August 27, 2009


Dallas Federal Reserve Chief Richard W. Fisher weighs in on the state of the economy.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – The president and chief and the Dallas Federal Reserve, Richard W. Fisher, recently expressed his views on the state of the economy. As reported by the Dallas Morning News, Fisher says the recession […]

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