Better than Expected Jobs Report, but Jobs Gap Remains at Over 4 Million
Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, commented on today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) that the economy created an additional 176,000 private sector jobs in April and that the unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percentage point to 7.5%.
Hearing Announcement: Immigration and its Contribution to Our Economic Strength
A two part hearing on “Immigration and Its Contribution to Our Economic Strength” will be held before the Joint Economic Committee on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., and Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Better, But Not Good Enough
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX), Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, commented on today’s report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis that real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.5% during the 1st-quarter 2013.
President's budget won't narrow the growth gap
At a time when the American people are searching for a responsible federal budget outlining pro-growth policy initiatives that Congress could enact with bipartisan support, President Obama decided to go in a different direction. Ten weeks late, the president’s budget reflects his belief in a bigger ...
JEC Hearing on Long-Term Unemployment (click here to view)
Hearing on: "Long-Term Unemployment: Consequences and Solutions"
Hearing Announcement: The Economic Outlook
A hearing before the Joint Economic Committee will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in room G-50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
JEC Hearing Announcement: "Long-Term Unemployment: Consequences and Solutions"
A hearing before the Joint Economic Committee will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in room 106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
