Interest groups are worried National's welfare policy will put added pressure on beneficiaries. Party leader John Key has announced a plan to introduce work obligations for Domestic Purposes benefit recipients once their youngest child turns six.

As the economic crisis continues to be a huge issue in Washington, average Americans are feeling the pinch. At least one Knoxville woman, a retiree, is even considering going back to work full-time.

Gov. Jon Corzine unveiled an economic stimulus plan Thursday intended to immediately assist New Jersey's neediest households, spur short-term employment, support long-term economic development and hold state spending in check.

 In light of the current downward trend of the U.S. economy, the National Retail Federation estimates that holiday retail spending will increase by a paltry 2.2 percent, the slowest rate of growth in the last six years.

The University of Cambridge and IBM today released a report challenging governments, businesses and universities to drive increased support and funding for service innovation. Service innovation aims to improve the numerous service systems that we encount