President Obama

The U.S. economy lost more than 75,000 jobs today, in what is being called one of the worst days in corporate history. Remnants of the Bush years. Obama definitely has his work cut out for him.

More than 75,000 jobs lost in corporate carnage

Blue chips in U.S., Europe rein in costs

Janet Whitman, Financial Post Published: Monday, January 26, 2009
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NEW YORK – Marking one of the most brutal days in corporate history, big American and European companies Monday slashed more than 75,000 jobs.

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Obama Decries US Job Losses

President Barack Obama speaks about jobs, energy independence and climate change, 26 Jan 2009at the White House

2008 saw America's steepest job losses in the post-World War II era. So far, 2009 is not shaping up any better…

"These are not just numbers on a page. As with the millions of jobs lost in 2008, these are working men and women whose families have been disrupted and whose dreams have been put on hold," he said.

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