- Michael A. Fletcher
- Reporter
Michael A. Fletcher is a national economics correspondent, writing about unemployment, state and municipal debt and the evolving job market. Previously, he was a White House correspondent, covering both the Obama and Bush administrations. He also has written about education and race relations. Fletcher is co-author of “Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas,” a critically acclaimed biography published by Doubleday in April 2007. Fletcher was born and raised in New York City where he attended public schools. He is a graduate of Boston University.
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- Fewer Americans form households after recession, hampering economic recovery
- States’ tax revenue rose 8.9 percent in last fiscal year
- Martin killing resonates in Conn. town still trying to heal racial fissures
- U.S. hiring slowed sharply in March; unemployment fell to 8.2%
- Jobless benefits claims drop to lowest levels since 2008
- New-car sales surge in early 2012
- No change expected in Feb. jobless rate
- Housing prices fell in December, continue to hurt economic recovery
- With rising stocks can go political fortunes
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- Inflation up slightly in January
- Obama, GOP candidates more hopeful about factory jobs
- Unemployment drop still leaves low skill workers behind
- Florida primary forces GOP candidates to face the dreaded housing question
- Plans for high-speed rail are slowing down
- Falling jobless rate is good news for Obama
- U.S. adds 200,000 jobs in Dec.; unemployment drops to 8.5%
- Employment outlook remains mixed
- Detroit automakers revved up sales in 2011
- GOP candidates offer few new ideas on reviving housing market
- OECD report cites rising income inequality
- Expiration of jobless benefits sparks debate
- Boeing, union reach tentative deal to end labor dispute
- States face bleak economic forecast, report says
- Virginia’s GOP targets government spending, a key driver of state’s economy
- Pension guaranty agency sees deficit swell
- Census Bureau measures more Americans living in poverty
- Ohio ballot measure raises Democrats’ hopes for 2012
- J.P. Morgan Chase gives $10 million grant to Brookings Institution
- Veterans’ unemployment outpaces civilian rate
- Cain’s ‘9-9-9’ tax plan hits poor, helps wealthy, experts say
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital, files for bankruptcy
- GOP candidates’ economic pitches avoid specific solutions
- State, local pension funds continue to recover
- Nearly one in six in poverty in the U.S.; children hit hard, Census says
- Many in U.S. slip from middle class, study finds
- Rhode Island considers radical moves as pensions put state on brink
- Boeing case thrusts acting labor board chief onto political scene
- Budget deficit to hit $1.3 trillion this year, congressional analysts report
- Perry criticizes government while Texas job growth benefits from it
- Money managers’ simple advice to average investors: Just don’t panic
- The aftermath of the Wisconsin recall election
- Wisconsin GOP holds off Democrats in recall elections
- Record-setting money flows to Wisconsin for recall elections to test GOP agenda
- Steep market drop stokes fears of sustained economic downturn
- With debt deal, states brace for cuts in federal aid
- Fiscal analysts see debt-limit deal as missed opportunity to fix real problems
- Recall elections in Wisconsin a nationwide test for both parties
- Minnesota governor, GOP lawmakers agree to end shutdown
- Minnesota shuts down — to Pawlenty’s benefit?
- South Carolina voters torn between values, economy
- HUD to pay $62 million to La. homeowners to settle Road Home lawsuit
- Fight between labor and Boeing puts Obama in a bind
- GOP governors push back against Obama on federal Medicaid rules
- Swing states still struggling after housing bust pose challenge to Obama reelection
- In Rust Belt, manufacturers add jobs, but factory pay isn’t what it used to be
- Obama’s prosperity pledge not squaring with reality
- States face $1.26 trillion shortfall in funds to pay retiree benefits
- Motor City finds labor clout weakened amid spending cuts, new legislation
- $4-a-gallon gas fueling fears for recovery
- In Okla., a beneficiary sours on federal spending
- In Okla., a beneficiary sours on federal spending
- Obama plan to boost retirement security, shore up pension agency faces hurdles
- Maryland firm to take over 3 California libraries as debate grows over privatization
- Revenues up for state, local governments but shortfalls persist
- GOP revamps state, local agendas
- Michigan first to act as states weigh reductions in unemployment benefits
- Judge blocks Wisconsin law curbing labor rights
- Republican Wisconsin senators bypass Democrats in vote on collective bargaining
- Wisconsin Assembly approves bill to slash union rights for public workers
- Wisconsin’s Walker accuses Senate Democrats of blocking negotiations
- Thousands turn out for latest protest against Wis. governor’s budget plan
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- Ohio Senate panel approves union-rights bill, sending it to full Senate
- Police move to evict demonstrators from Wisconsin capitol
- GOP governors gambling on challenge to public-employee unions
- Blacks, Hispanics hold few investments, poll shows
- Illinois faces steep tax increases to meet fiscal crisis
- Recession-bruised states’ revenue sank 30 percent in 2009, Census Bureau reports
- Wisconsin Gov. Walker threatens to trigger layoffs for thousands of public workers
- U.S. economic recovery threatened by events in Midwest, Middle East
- Wisconsin Assembly passes budget bill
- State budget clashes spread to Indiana and Ohio
- State budget clashes spread to Indiana, Ohio
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- Economy poll: African Americans, Hispanics were hit hardest but are most optimistic
- Business community blasts Obama’s budget proposal
- Business community blasts Obama's budget proposal
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- Governors from both parties plan painful cuts amid budget crises across the U.S.
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- Why does Fresno have thousands of job openings - and high unemployment?
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- Commerce Secretary Locke tackles an ambitious export goal
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