Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report

Statement

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released its jobs report for August:

"This morning's jobs report once again shows an economy adding private sector jobs, with 140,000 created in August, representing the sixty-sixth consecutive month of private sector job gains - and the unemployment rate falling to 5.1%. With the Great Recession firmly behind us, and the Federal Reserve contemplating changes to House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released its jobs report for August:

"This morning's jobs report once again shows an economy adding private sector jobs, with 140,000 created in August, representing the sixty-sixth consecutive month of private sector job gains - and the unemployment rate falling to 5.1%. With the Great Recession firmly behind us, and the Federal Reserve contemplating changes to our monetary policy, Congress has a responsibility to take the reins and set America on a sound economic course for the future.

"Instead of disinvestment in the form of sequestration and manufactured crises that sow uncertainty that deters private investment, Congress ought to work in a bipartisan way to make America the most attractive place for businesses to create jobs that pay workers well. That's why House Democrats are undertaking a process of updating and adapting the Make It In America jobs plan to take advantage of new economic opportunities and address the challenges of 2015 and beyond. In addition, I hope that Democrats and Republicans can work together this autumn to avoid another government shutdown, ensure our nation pays its bill, pass a long-term highway bill, and invest in domestic priorities that help businesses grow jobs that make it possible for America's workers to secure a place in an expanding middle class."our monetary policy, Congress has a responsibility to take the reins and set America on a sound economic course for the future.

"Instead of disinvestment in the form of sequestration and manufactured crises that sow uncertainty that deters private investment, Congress ought to work in a bipartisan way to make America the most attractive place for businesses to create jobs that pay workers well. That's why House Democrats are undertaking a process of updating and adapting the Make It In America jobs plan to take advantage of new economic opportunities and address the challenges of 2015 and beyond. In addition, I hope that Democrats and Republicans can work together this autumn to avoid another government shutdown, ensure our nation pays its bill, pass a long-term highway bill, and invest in domestic priorities that help businesses grow jobs that make it possible for America's workers to secure a place in an expanding middle class."

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