Hoyer: Dec. ’18 Jobs Report Encouraging
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest jobs report shows that payroll employment increased by 312,000 in December 2018, and the unemployment
rate rose to 3.9 percent.
Dec. 2016 Report: Jobs Growth Steady
The US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly jobs report for December shows an economy that continues to produce jobs at a steady clip, with 75 consecutive months of job growth alongside 144,000 new private sector jobs created. The unemployment rate was 4.7 percent.
Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Level in 9 Years
Another 156,000 private sector jobs were added in November and unemployment rate has now fallen to 4.6 percent, its lowest level in more than nine years.
April Sees Lower Unemployment, Still Not Enough
Unemployment drops to lowest since May 2008, Congressman Hoyer urges GOP to work across the aisle to open more middle class jobs.
April Job Growth Must Continue to Offset Sequestration
Congressman Hoyer calls for support for his Make It In America plan to continue the April boost in the job market.
China Steps Up UAV Development
Observers surprised at China’s speed, legislators crave drone jobs for constituents.
Forbes: More Focus on Carriers in Air/Sea Combat Planning
Congressman calls for looking at the bigger picture in air/sea defense tactics.
Hoyer Praises MD for Vets Full Employment Act
Act helps veterans transfer military credentials to civilian employment.
