Despite Washington's Best Efforts to Ruin The Economy

Retail stores are poised to hire temporary workers this holiday season.  That's a relief for many.  Expectations are that many of these positions may lead to full-time work. 

Jobless Claims Increase

Jobless claims are up 66,000 to 374,000 through October 5th.  Looking at the market, you wouldn't know this was a bad thing.  Wall Street is more concerned about  E Capitol St. NE.