Accuracy of government job counts questioned

Questions about the accuracy of employment numbers have become a point of contention in the hotly contested Wisconsin recall election. But officials in Minnesota are also raising questions about the federal government's job counts, even without a governor's seat at stake.

Federal government spent nearly $70 billion on ‘climate change activities’ since 2008

The Congressional Research Service estimates that since 2008 the federal government has spent nearly $70 billion on “climate change activities.”

Study finds government job-safety inspections reduce injuries without hurting profits

While businesses bemoan the cost of regulations, a new study suggests that government enforcement of workplace health and safety rules can save lives without sapping a company's bottom line....

Killer whale expert out of work as feds cut ocean-pollution monitoring positions

Canada’s only marine mammal toxicologist at the Institute of Ocean Sciences on Vancouver Island is losing his job as the federal government cuts almost all employees who monitor ocean pollution across Canada.

Killer whale expert out of work as Ottawa cuts ocean-pollution monitoring positions

Canada’s only marine mammal toxicologist at the Institute of Ocean Sciences on Vancouver Island is losing his job as the federal government cuts almost all employees who monitor ocean pollution across Canada.