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October 5, 2007Hiring and Job Security Concerns San Francisco Workers in Sept
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) in San Francisco
     slipped 2.2 points to 93.5 in September, marking the fourth consecutive decline for the city’s measure of worker sentiment. Steady declines in expected hiring and workers’ sense of job security have contributed to the 
    Index’s downfall. The city’s 
    Index registered 100.2 at this time last year. The composite 
    Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.
October 5, 2007CA Workers’ Confidence Up, but Hiring at All-Time Low
  
Worker confidence edged up in California, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     climbed 1.9 points to 102.2 in September. An increase in most factors triggered the up-tick, but hiring expectations fell to a record low this month. California’s latest monthly measure of worker confidence is five and a half points shy of last September’s 
    Index. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, declined for the second consecutive month in September, falling 2.1 points to 97.1.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            October 5, 200766% Say Anyone Willing to Sweat a Little Can Make a Decent Living in U.S.
  
Sixty-six percent (66%) of all likely voters believe that "just about anyone who is willing to work hard" can make a decent living in this country; 28% disagree and say that’s not the case. 
October 4, 2007Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rises slightly in September
  
The Discover (R) U.S. Spending Monitor(sm) rose slightly in September as consumers reported having more money left over after paying debts and less concern about unexpected expenses or shortfalls in income.
October 3, 2007Record Low Hiring Expectations Drive Decline in the Hudson Employment Index (SM)
  
On the heels of August’s large drop, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell another 2.1 points to 97.1 in September.
September 24, 2007Small Business Economic Confidence at Lowest Point in Past Year
  
Economic confidence among small business owners fell to its lowest point in a year in September marked mainly by increasing cash flow issues, according to the Discover (R) Small Business Watch(SM). 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                
                
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                            September 22, 200741% Know Greenspan Criticized Bush on Fiscal Policy
  
In “The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World,” Alan Greenspan criticizes President Bush and Congressional Republicans for spending too much and running up large federal deficits.
September 6, 2007CA Workers’ Confidence Tumbles in August
  
Worker confidence stumbled in California in August, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index
    SM
     fell 8.8 points to 100.3. This is the lowest reading since September 2005. Concern around finances and hiring, as well as lower levels of job satisfaction, triggered the drop. California’s latest monthly measure of worker confidence is more than ten points lower than last August’s reading. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Deteriorating Finances Hinder Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence
  
Worker sentiment has resembled a rollercoaster ride for finance and accounting workers so far this year. After rebounding in July, confidence dropped seven points for this group in August, with their 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) registering at 113.1. Greater financial concerns drove the decline. The latest reading for this group is virtually the same as last August’s reading of 112.5. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, plunged 6.6 points in August to 99.2. 
September 6, 2007Ohio Worker Confidence Hits Near Record High in August
  
Ohio workers were more optimistic for the second consecutive month in August, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 2.8 points to 109.6. This is the highest reading for the state in nearly three years. Improved perceptions of finances and less expected job cuts triggered the improvement. The state’s latest 
    Index is more than ten points above last August’s 98.7. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Layoff Plans Concern PA Workers in August
  
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania declined for the second month in a row in August, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 2.2 points to 102. Concerns around finances and job cuts triggered the decline. The state’s latest 
    Index is five points above last August’s reading of 97. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2. 
September 6, 2007Texas Workers Less Confident About Finances in August
  
Workers in Texas were slightly less optimistic in August, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index
    SM
     slipped 1.4 points to 124.4. Fears around personal finances triggered the decrease. The latest reading is shy of last August’s 126.5. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Dallas Worker Confidence Plummets in August
  
Dallas worker confidence took a nosedive, as the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 11.6 points to 109.1 in August. The city’s latest 
    Index is just over a point shy of last August’s 110.3. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Hiring Plans Hit Record High in NYC in August
  
New York City worker confidence rose for the second consecutive month in August, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 4.3 points to 97. More expected hiring and improved perceptions of finances contributed to the increase. The city’s latest 
    Index is stronger than last August’s reading of 90.9. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Finances and Hiring Worry San Francisco Workers in August
  
Worker confidence fell in San Francisco for the third month in a row in August, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) plunged 10.8 points to 95.7. Concerns relating to personal finances and hiring plans caused the decline. San Francisco’s latest 
    Index is lower than last August’s reading of 99.2. The composite 
    Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, also tumbled 6.6 points in August to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Confidence Up in Florida in August, Contrary to Rest of U.S.
  
Ending a four-month skid, worker confidence rose in Florida in August. The state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 1.7 points to 94.3 while almost all other geographies reported declines. Florida’s latest measure of worker confidence is dramatically lower than last August, when it registered 122.3. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2. 
September 6, 2007LA Worker Confidence Wanes in August
  
The 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles fell 3.2 points to 96.4 in August. Greater dissatisfaction with finances and fewer hiring expectations were offset by less concern over job loss. The latest reading is below last August’s reading of 102.2. The composite 
    Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence Wanes in August
  
After two months of steady increase, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul fell 6.9 points to 102.6 in August. The Twin Cities’ reading registered 92.1 last August, more than 10 points below the latest 
    Index. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, plunged 6.6 points to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Money Matters Continue to Trouble Tampa Workers
  
Worker confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month in Tampa, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) stumbled 3.4 more points to 88.2 in August. This latest drop brings Tampa’s 
    Index more than 30 points from where it was in January. The difference is even more dramatic looking back to August 2006, when the city’s reading was 121. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, tumbled 6.6 points in August to 99.2.
September 6, 2007Hiring Plans Down, DC Worker Confidence Up in August
  
Worker confidence improved in DC in August, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment IndexSM climbed 4.6 points to 107.1. Optimism around finances and job security contributed to the increase, but were offset by less expected hiring. The capital’s latest reading is significantly lower than last August, when it registered 122.1. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, tumbled 6.6 points in August to 99.2.

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Hiring and Job Security Concerns San Francisco Workers in Sept

CA Workers’ Confidence Up, but Hiring at All-Time Low

66% Say Anyone Willing to Sweat a Little Can Make a Decent Living in U.S.

Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rises slightly in September

Record Low Hiring Expectations Drive Decline in the Hudson Employment Index (SM)

Small Business Economic Confidence at Lowest Point in Past Year

41% Know Greenspan Criticized Bush on Fiscal Policy

CA Workers’ Confidence Tumbles in August

Deteriorating Finances Hinder Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence

Ohio Worker Confidence Hits Near Record High in August

Layoff Plans Concern PA Workers in August

Texas Workers Less Confident About Finances in August

Dallas Worker Confidence Plummets in August

Hiring Plans Hit Record High in NYC in August

Finances and Hiring Worry San Francisco Workers in August

Confidence Up in Florida in August, Contrary to Rest of U.S.

LA Worker Confidence Wanes in August

Twin Cities Workers’ Confidence Wanes in August

Money Matters Continue to Trouble Tampa Workers

Hiring Plans Down, DC Worker Confidence Up in August

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