WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) will hold a hearing on the September employment data to be released on Friday, October 7, 2005, Chairman Jim Saxton (R-N.J.) announced today. Dr. Kathleen P. Utgoff, Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), will testify.

HEARING TOPIC: The Employment Situation: September 2005

TIME: 9:30 A.M.

DATE: Friday, October 7, 2005

LOCATION: 1334 Longworth House Office Building

WITNESS: Dr. Kathleen P. Utgoff, Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics