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  • 4/9/2025
On the House floor Tuesday, Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) highlighted that, according to a March report, over 200,000 jobs were added.

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00:00The March report for jobs showed that 228,000 jobs were added that month, far
00:08exceeding expectations. Private sector growth led the way with 209,000 new
00:12jobs, nearly double the pre-election average. Wages are rising with hourly
00:18earnings up nearly 4% over the past year. Government job dependence is
00:23shrinking with only 42% of new jobs in government related sectors, down from
00:28nearly 75% under the previous administration. Federal employment
00:33dropped by 4,000 as the administration cuts government bloat. Construction jobs
00:38remain strong despite concerns over labor shortages. Federal telework rates have
00:44dropped over 16 percentage points, aligning with private sector norms.
00:48Industrial production hit a record high. Manufacturing output grew
00:530.9% month over month. Auto production has surged 8.5% and the core CPI inflation
01:02is at a four-year low, easing pressure on consumers on family budgets. America's
01:07economy is bouncing back, stronger, leaner, and built for growth. Under President
01:11Trump's leadership, this momentum will continue. I yield back.
01:16Thank you, sir. For what purpose does the gentlewoman from Maryland seek recognition?
01:20Without objection, the gentlewoman is recognized for one minute.
01:28Knight, please?
01:45.
01:47.
01:49.

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