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Maria Cantwell: “Today’s employment data does not suggest a booming economy. In fact, it shows we are just hanging on. The growth in jobs…”

On the recordJuly 3, 2026
Today’s employment data does not suggest a booming economy. In fact, it shows we are just hanging on. The growth in jobs is tepid and any growth in wages still falls short of inflation. While President Trump and his family are making billions, average American workers are continuing to struggle.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Statement on June jobs and wages report

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