WASHINGTON – Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman-designate of the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement in response to the release of February’s employment numbers:

“This month’s numbers again show the strength of the economy, making February our 101^st straight month of job growth. The unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent—a level reached only six times in the last 49 years. Wage growth, particularly in industries employing lower-wage workers, continued its upward trajectory, rising 3.4 percent versus a year ago overall, and labor force participation among prime-age women continued its strong post-recession recovery. Overall, the economy is drawing more Americans off the sidelines and connecting them to work and the many benefits that come with employment.”

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