Gains in consumer confidence and leading indicators suggest influence of housing recovery.

Claims hover near years highs, suggesting little improvement in jobs market.

Claims hover near years highs, suggesting little improvement in jobs market.

Legislators demand change, but oppose many Postal Service proposals.

Legislators demand change, but oppose many Postal Service proposals.

Now that Senate passed a measure, pressure on House to beat May 15 deadline.

Now that Senate passed a measure, pressure on House to beat May 15 deadline.

Measure aims to save organization from default.