FOMC says economy expanded last year and holds policy rate steady A Federal Open Market Committee speaker said the U.S. economy expanded at a solid pace last year and announced the committee had decided to leave its policy rate unchanged; the statement did not include a numeric rate or vote tally.

The Federal Open Market Committee has announced that while the U.S. economy is on solid ground, the decision to keep the policy rate unchanged raises questions about the future of inflation and employment.

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D. Shao’s new research in #Socius draws on #NBA player performance metrics to examine #employmentstability for Black and White athletes, documenting a #racialgap in the length and probability of signing a non-entry contract.

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Rep Beeson champions $6.6M workforce initiative for Bay City's ALICE population Rep Beeson advocates funding the Partnership Network to support employment stability for families.

Michigan's ALICE population is in the spotlight as Rep. Timmy Beeson advocates for a $6.6 million workforce initiative to bolster job stability and financial support for working families.

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Victim Services Office discusses pardon application amid job instability concerns Victim supports pardon application, but stability concerns prompt a rejection recommendation.

A Connecticut applicant's quest for an absolute pardon is met with mixed emotions as the victim supports their case, but concerns about job stability and past behavior loom large.

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