Statement — Ranking Member Velázquez on September Jobs Report (October 6, 2023)

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Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) of the House Small Business Committee issued a statement on October 6, 2023, after the Labor Department released its September jobs report showing that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 336,000. The statement says another 119,000 jobs were added in upward revisions for July and August, bringing the total number of new jobs added under the Biden administration to over 14 million. It says wages continue to rise, unemployment remains stable, and labor force participation remains high. It blames Republican chaos for paralyzing the House and calls on colleagues across the aisle to join Democrats.

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Ranking Member Velázquez on September Jobs Report
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Ranking Member Velázquez on September Jobs Report 

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 Ranking Member Velázquez on September Jobs Report 

 Washington ,
 October 6, 2023 
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 Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement after the Labor Department released its September jobs report showing that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 336,000: 
  
       “Today’s jobs report blew away estimates and is more proof that the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats are building an economy that is delivering for working families. Last month, our country added a staggering 336,000 jobs, with another 119,000 in upward revisions for jobs added in July and August. This brings the total number of new jobs added under the Biden administration to over 14 million. Today’s report shows that our economy is strong and is moving forward at a steady pace. Overall, wages continue to rise, unemployment remains stable, and labor force participation remains high. 
  
       “Congress should be focused on building on this great economic progress. Unfortunately, Republican chaos has paralyzed the House and any attempts to address the issues facing everyday Americans. Despite GOP dysfunction, Democrats are laser-focused on continuing to build the economy from the bottom up and the middle out. It’s time for our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to join us.” 
  
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