Hoyer Statement on January Jobs Report
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For Immediate Release:
February 2, 2018
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Mariel Saez 202-225-3130
WASHINGTON, DC – Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released their jobs report for January:
“This morning’s jobs report shows that the work done during the Obama Administration to help the private sector get more Americans back to work continues, if more slowly, under President Trump. But it’s not all good news. At a time when wages should be growing, despite the President’s claims in his State of the Union, this report shows weekly earnings fell in January.
“Since taking full control of our government a year ago, the Republican Congress and President have launched an all-out assault on middle-class workers and their families, kicking millions off their health coverage and raising their taxes in order to benefit the wealthiest 1%.
“Democrats remain focused on finding ways to help American workers get ahead in the middle class. While Republicans in Congress and President Trump waste their time pushing extreme partisan policies that put their wealthy donors first, Democrats will continue fighting for better wages, better benefits, and a better deal for working families. As we continue our Make It In America listening tour this year, we will maintain our focus on giving the American people a Congress that achieves results for all who work hard, not just those at the very top.”
“This morning’s jobs report shows that the work done during the Obama Administration to help the private sector get more Americans back to work continues, if more slowly, under President Trump. But it’s not all good news. At a time when wages should be growing, despite the President’s claims in his State of the Union, this report shows weekly earnings fell in January.
“Since taking full control of our government a year ago, the Republican Congress and President have launched an all-out assault on middle-class workers and their families, kicking millions off their health coverage and raising their taxes in order to benefit the wealthiest 1%.
“Democrats remain focused on finding ways to help American workers get ahead in the middle class. While Republicans in Congress and President Trump waste their time pushing extreme partisan policies that put their wealthy donors first, Democrats will continue fighting for better wages, better benefits, and a better deal for working families. As we continue our Make It In America listening tour this year, we will maintain our focus on giving the American people a Congress that achieves results for all who work hard, not just those at the very top.”