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OPA News Release: [08/20/2004]
Contact Name: Lisa
Kruska
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on July
State and Regional Unemployment Numbers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao released
the following statement on the July state and regional employment data released
today:
“Our economy has experienced 11 straight months of job growth,
with 1.5 million jobs created since last August. Today’s news shows that
the unemployment rate has declined in four regions and in 49 states over the
last year while nonfarm employment increased in 46 states and the District of
Columbia. These results show that the President’s economic policies are
working, but more needs to be done. Congress needs to act on the
President’s proposals to further strengthen the economy by reducing
wasteful litigation, providing more access to health insurance for small
businesses and making permanent tax relief for working
families.”
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