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Linda Sánchez Statement On November Jobs Report

Statement

Date: Dec. 7, 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action

Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 146,000 jobs in November to bring the unemployment rate down to 7.7%, which is a four year low. This report marks 33 consecutive months of private sector job growth.

"This jobs report is a positive sign that our economy is continuing to make a steady and promising recovery. To build on this progress, Congress must reach an agreement to avoid sending our nation over the so-called "fiscal cliff.' Failing to reach a resolution threatens our economic recovery and the economic security of working families.

"I urge my Republican colleagues to join House Democrats in extending middle class tax cuts--legislation that has already passed the Senate. We must work together to reach a balanced, fair and responsible agreement that creates jobs, grows our economy and reduces the deficit."


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