| Obama's Vision: Only Government Can End Economic Woes [13 mins][Fairfax, VA] Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most "terrifying words" in the English language were: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help. | Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent in December (AP) [21 mins] AP - The nation's unemployment rate bolted to 7.2 percent in December, the highest level in 16 years, as nervous employers slashed 524, 000 jobs. The labor market is expected to remain weak as mass layoffs continue.Related stories: Jobless rate jumps to 7.2 percent in December Jobless rate jumps to 7.2% in December ~2 grouped stories |