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Jan 06 2014

Statement from JEC Vice Chair Klobuchar on the Confirmation of Janet Yellen as the Next Chair of the Federal Reserve

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Janet Yellen to serve as the next Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System:

“Janet Yellen’s wealth of experience directing policy at the Federal Reserve and her longstanding reputation as one of the country’s most highly esteemed economists make her well-qualified to serve as Federal Reserve Chair, and as the first woman to hold the post she will also be an inspiration to young women everywhere. I look forward to working with her as we focus on strengthening our economy.”

Yellen will succeed current Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke when his term ends on January 31st, and will be the first woman to fill the top role at the Federal Reserve in its 100 year history.
 
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Jan 06 2014

With Unemployment Insurance Gone for 1.3 Million Americans and Expiring for 3.6 Million More in 2014, Klobuchar Releases New Report Examining Impact Unemployment Insurance Has on Families and the Economy

Klobuchar, a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation to extend federal unemployment insurance, urges immediate action to restore critical safety net

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, today released a new report underscoring the economic case for reauthorizing federal unemployment insurance designed to keep Americans above water as they search for work.

Dec 17 2013

Klobuchar Releases New Report Showing Revitalization in U.S. Manufacturing, Urges Action on Legislation to Strengthen Industry

Klobuchar outlines four-pronged strategy to strengthen manufacturing, calling for policies to boost STEM education, increase exports, expand access to capital and reduce regulatory burdens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, today released a new report detailing the revitalization in U.S. manufacturing, showing it has added over 500,000 jobs since February 2010 and exceeded its pre-recession peak for exports, up 38% since 2009.

Dec 06 2013

Statement from JEC Vice Chair Klobuchar on November 2013 Employment Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ November 2013 jobs report showing that 203,000 total nonfarm jobs were added and the unemployment rate dropped from 7.3% to 7.0%:

Nov 13 2013

With Budget Talks Underway, Klobuchar Outlines Economic Priorities in JEC Hearing with Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors

Klobuchar calls for renewed commitment to bipartisanship in promoting responsible budget solutions, deficit reduction; urges critical investments in workforce training, export promotion and infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), outlined her economic priorities going into the Senate’s budget discussions during a hearing today with Jason Furman, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA). Klobuchar called for an end to the political brinksmanship that led to the government shutdown in October, stressing the need for bipartisan solutions to boost the economy and promote job creation while laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and deficit reduction.

Nov 08 2013

Statement from JEC Vice Chair Klobuchar on October 2013 Employment Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October 2013 jobs report showing that 204,000 total nonfarm jobs were added and the unemployment rate ticked up from 7.2% to 7.3%:

Nov 05 2013

Klobuchar Releases New Report Outlining Economic Consequences of Anti-LGBT Workplace Discrimination

Turnover due to workplace discrimination costs employers $64 billion every year; more than one in five LGBT employees have experienced workplace discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, today released a new report outlining the economic consequences of anti-LGBT discrimination in the workplace. The report shows that more than one in five LGBT employees have experienced workplace discrimination, and that turnover due to various kinds of workplace discrimination costs employers $64 billion every year. Klobuchar called for swift passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would make it illegal for employers to base hiring and firing decisions on a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Oct 22 2013

Statement from JEC Vice Chair Klobuchar on September 2013 Employment Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Vice Chair of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September 2013 jobs report showing that 148,000 total nonfarm jobs were added and the unemployment rate dropped from 7.3% to 7.2%: