The total number of hours worked in the private sector by production labor declined even though there were more of those jobs. That tells me that we're seeing a shift not just away from manufacturing jobs but toward jobs with shorter hours.

The report of the best industry job gains in over 11 years is more evidence that strong actions taken by the administration last year to slow the flood of predatory-priced imports from China are having positive effects on domestic producers.

The economy's increasing reliance on unprecedented levels of debt is clearly unsustainable and extremely troubling. The only serious questions are when and how will current imbalances be addressed and what will be the consequences.

We're hollowing the economy out. It's having enormous negative consequences for families and individuals.

I think the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is as great as it is because it's become it's a labor of love. They love what they do. (Choir membership) comes from some special places in their lives, and it's such a privilege to be involved with that kind of music making.

From our immersion in scarcity arise the habits of scarcity. From the scarcity of time arises the habit of hurrying. From the scarcity of money comes the habit of greed. From the scarcity of attention comes the habit of showing off. From the scarcity of meaningful labor comes the habit of laziness. From the scarcity of unconditional acceptance comes the habit of manipulation.