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- Labor secretary hails delayed September jobs report as ‘solid’ news for the American people (foxbusiness.com)
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September Jobs Report Surpasses Expectations, Labor Secretary Praises “Solid” Growth
The U.S. economy saw a significant boost in September, adding a robust 119,000 jobs, more than double the 50,000 economists had initially projected. This encouraging news comes from a delayed jobs report, which Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer lauded as “solid” for the American people.
Speaking on “Varney & Co.,” Chavez-DeRemer emphasized the importance of releasing timely economic data, noting, “This is exactly why we needed to open up the government so we could release the data that was collected in September, which was almost ready to go when the government shut down.” She stressed that maintaining a consistent “snapshot in time” of labor trends is crucial for understanding the economic landscape.
The September report, originally slated for an October 3rd release but postponed due to the government shutdown, painted a much brighter picture than anticipated. While the unemployment rate saw a slight uptick from 4.3% to 4.4%, the overall job growth far exceeded expectations, with 97,000 of the new positions emerging in the private sector.
Chavez-DeRemer attributed this positive trend to the current administration’s policies, highlighting the benefit to American workers. When questioned about the potential impact of slower immigration and increased deportations on the future workforce, she stated, “What we have seen since President Trump took office is almost 2 million jobs going to native-born Americans.”
She reiterated her optimism for the American worker, adding, “As I continue to go around the country and build upon the skilled workforce, we’re going to see more and more Americans have these jobs, so I think it’s a solid report. We wanted a secure border. We have that now under this president, and now more Americans are taking on these jobs.”