Obama says he remains confident in economic recovery despite increase in unemployment

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Thursday that he remains confident the economy will turn around in the short term and the nation will prosper in the long term despite another dose of bad unemployment news.

Obama says unemployment system should be a stepping stone to future work, not a safety net

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants unemployment insurance to become a stepping stone for future work by making it easier to enroll in school or job training. Whether he succeeds will depend on the willingness of states and colleges to change the rules.

Obama to outline steps to help unemployed pursue education while keeping jobless benefits

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is asking states and colleges to help the jobless pursue education and training without having to give up their unemployment benefits.

Obama to outline steps to help unemployed pursue education while keeping jobless benefits

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has a message for the unemployed: More help is on the way.

Obama sees ‘encouraging signs’ in economy, but says number out of work still too high

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday there have been “somewhat encouraging” improvements in the country’s stricken labor markets, but the rate of joblessness is “still a sobering toll.”