[Government officials say assistance for victims is a priority, and that steps have been taking to streamline the payment process. And they also say the storm will yield new jobs and opportunity.] In the recovery will come restoration and rebuilding, ... After a national disaster, there is an expanded burst of new construction activity. |
[Katrina will have a] tremendous ... It definitely will be devastating. |
[She tells USA TODAY that demand for some professions needed in rebuilding was already strained amid demand for new housing. A labor shortage could push up wages, she says.] We're going to see a tremendous boom in construction, ... People want to come back home. |
an integral component in improving the safety and border security of the nation ... [and] will enhance border security and interior enforcement by providing a workable and enforceable process for hiring temporary workers. |
Both surveys portend much greater job creation in the future, |
But what will happen -- and I have seen this in previous catastrophes and hurricanes -- there is a bright spot in that new jobs do get created, |
Everyone deserves a second chance, |
Federal contractors should be model employers in treating all job applicants equitably, ... I am pleased that this settlement will result in 141 women getting jobs and compensation for others who were subjected to an unlawful hiring process. |
Federal contractors should be model employers in treating all job applicants equitably. I am pleased that this settlement will result in 141 women getting jobs and compensation for others who were subjected to an unlawful hiring process. |
Given the rest of the economic news, including the fact that GDP growth is positive, inflation is still low, jobless claims are still moving downward and temporary services are firming up, that means the recovery continues, and we hope it will continue in a more robust fashion, |
I expect several more months of these unemployment levels, |
I have seen this in previous catastrophes and hurricanes ? there is a bright spot in that new jobs do get created, |
I think it's important to take a look behind the numbers, ... As the economy gains steam and people gain confidence about their job prospects they will declare themselves back in the job market and the unemployment rate may increase. That's I think what we're seeing today. |
I think this concern about a jobless recovery at this point is a bit premature, |
it is a wonderful statement about who we are as Americans. |