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Ossoff and Collins put routine work in reelection pitches
Economy and jobsJon Ossoff and Susan Collins are highlighting day-to-day job performance as they make their cases for reelection.
The Ballot National DeskOct 4, 2026
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September adds 29,000 jobs as unemployment rises
Economy and jobsThe final jobs report before the Nov. 3 congressional elections showed limited employment growth and a higher unemployment rate.
The Ballot National (US) Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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What September’s hiring slowdown says about the economy
Economy and jobsEmployers added 29,000 jobs in September, raising questions about consumer prices, interest rates and economic conditions before the midterms.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Democrats seek hearings after USS Lincoln suicide attempts
Economy and jobsTwo lawmakers want congressional hearings after the Navy confirmed eight suicide attempts during the strike group’s extended deployment.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Why Donald Trump has a Joe Biden problem on the economy
Economy and jobsTrump’s 2024 criticism of Biden created a standard that now puts household costs, not just national job figures, at the center of his economic message.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 16, 2026