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Chairman Paulsen Reacts to March Jobs Numbers

POSTPONED: JEC to Hold Hearing on Unleashing America’s Economic Potential

Paulsen: Upward Pivot of U.S. Economic Growth

U. S. Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN), Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) advanced estimate of 2017 GDP growth

JEC Members Confirm Chair Paulsen, Executive Director Named

Joint Economic Committee (JEC) members today elected Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) as their chairman.

Tiberi Statement on December Jobs Report

Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the U.S. economy gained 148,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in December and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent.

Tiberi Statement on November Jobs Report

Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the U.S. economy gained 228,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in November and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent.

Economy Gaining Strength, Potential For Faster Growth

In her last scheduled Congressional testimony before her term as chair expires in February, Chair Yellen described the economy as having gained strength in recent months but indicated that it could be doing better.

Tiberi: Tax Code Major Reason For Business Reluctance, Tax Reform Would Make Critical Improvements

Joint Economic Committee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) delivered an opening statement during a hearing entitled “The Economic Outlook with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.”

Prepared Testimony of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen

Prepared testimony of Dr. Janet Yellen, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, to be submitted during a hearing before the U.S. Joint Economic Committee on November 29, 2017.

JEC to Hold Hearing on Economic Outlook Featuring Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen

Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) announced that the Joint Economic Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building, entitled “The Economic Outlook with Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.”