A glut of new studies arrive at the same conclusion: a weakening economy means less reliable health coverage, and children bear the brunt of the decline.
The economy is showing consistent signs of improvement, but probably not enough to stop employers from cutting jobs or to keep the unemployment rate from rising.
Still being hailed as the next Asian miracle as recently as last year, Vietnam's economy has fallen on hard times.
Economy looks stronger, but DC's an obstacle Like a steam engine leaving the station, the American economy is gathering momentum: the wheels are turning, the engine is pumping and the engineers have opened the throttle full bore. If only Washington would get out of the way.
June 12, 2013 - NBC NEWS
Bernanke: Economy still needs Fed's help The Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus is helping the U.S. economy recover, and the central bank needs to see further signs of traction before taking its foot off the gas, central bank chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday.
June 12, 2013 - NBC NEWS
Barack Obama in CNN Now, more American consumers will have the chance to purchase newer, more fuel efficient cars and the American economy will continue to get a much-needed boost,President Obama said in a statement.