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Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Gov. Quinn's Illinois State of the State address focused on jobs, economic growth, education and tax relief for Illinois families and veterans.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Missouri lawmakers eagerly await Gov. Jay Nixon's State of the State address.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  Obama and congressional Republicans move toward showdown over oil pipeline and tax breaks

Thursday, September 08, 2011  The Republican presidential debate made two things clear: The 2012 contest is focused more than ever on jobs.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  US economy growing faster than those of other industrialized nations even as job creation lags

Friday, February 04, 2011  January employment report expected to show modest gains in hiring as economy picks up.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  Obama: Republicans and Democrats can work together to encourage job creation

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Obama to sign stimulus plan into law, promising wave of job creation but long, tough recovery

Thursday, February 12, 2009  Gov. Jay Nixon's job-creation plan depends on the expansion of state tax credits for businesses.