U.S. Economy Continues Growth Ahead Of Presidential Election
With new jobs numbers out Friday and the recent anemic growth in the GDP, NPR takes stock of the economy three months before the election.
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Insurance Rules Can Hamper Recovery From Opioid Addiction
Medicaid and other health insurers require doctors to file time-consuming paperwork before allowing them to prescribe drugs that help people quit opioids. That delay fosters relapse, specialists say.
Trump Names Wall Street And Real Estate Titans As Economic Advisers
Donald Trump's list is heavy with successful Wall Street and real estate industry figures, but short of actual economists.
Why Do Milk Prices Spike And Crash? Because It's Like Oil
Milk is like oil - it's refined into products that are traded globally. So global events can mean profits or losses for dairy farmers. This year, they're seeing losses, and asking Congress for help.
U.S. Adds More Than 250,000 New Jobs In July; Unemployment Steady
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' report shows stronger job growth than economists had been expecting. Meanwhile, NPR's Yuki Noguchi puts the very idea of a monthly jobs report in perspective.
American Crossroads CEO On Why The GOP SuperPac Isn't Focusing On Trump
The Karl Rove-founded group that advocates for certain candidates has turned its attention to Senate races and away from the presidential race. Its CEO, Steven Law, talks about why.
Monthly Jobs Reports Are Watched Closely, But How Meaningful Are They?
People look to the reports to assess the labor market. But the number of jobs created and destroyed monthly is so large, most economists recognize the monthly reports aren't statistically significant.
A Company In Denver Has Created Wine For Dogs
The Canine Vino — choose ZinfanTAIL and CharDOGnay — isn't made with alcohol or grapes; it contains brewed peppermint or chamomile. The company recommends getting an OK from your vet first.
Massachusetts Joins State-Led Efforts On Equal Pay For Women
As part of a state law designed to help equalize pay for women, employers are now prohibited from asking about an employee's previous salary. Advocates say the question creates a cycle of low pay.
One Year After A Toxic River Spill, No Clear Plan To Clean Up Western Mines
Last August, 3 million gallons of orange wastewater flooded into Colorado's Animas River, ending up in Lake Powell. But Congress has failed to come up with a way to stop this from happening again.