Rangel Statement On March Jobs Report

Press Release

Congressman Charles B. Rangel released the following statement after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 192,000 jobs in March. With businesses adding 8.9 million jobs, this marks the 49th consecutive month of private sector job growth:

"Today's jobs report makes it clear that our economy is moving forward. With 49 consecutive months of employment growth, there is no doubt that President Obama's economic plan is accomplishing its goals.

This also shows that the Affordable Care Act is working. No one is losing their jobs, as Republicans said it would happen. Our economy is growing steadily and more jobs are being created every single month. The Affordable Care Act is delivering on the promise of quality, affordable coverage, and helping slow the growth of health care costs for everyone -- businesses, consumers, and the government.

Now that we've proven that our progressive agenda is working, we urge Republicans to join us to extend unemployment insurance, raise the federal minimum wage, and pass comprehensive immigration reform that will grow the economy by $1.4 trillion over the next decade. Hard working American families need and deserve better than Republicans' relentless indifference."

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