COMMERCE SECRETARY DONALD L. EVANS HIGHLIGHTS TODAY’S JOBLESSS CLAIMS DATA
Jobless Claims Fell To A 3-Year Low And Marked The Lowest Level Since President Bush Was Sworn Into Office

“The rising economic tide is starting to lift Americans seeking work. The continuing decline in jobless claims shows that our gathering economic momentum is reaching more and more Americans. We must continue to work with Congress to pass the rest of President Bush's jobs and growth agenda. The alternative would be to raise taxes that would destroy jobs and stall economic growth.”