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OPA News Release: [10/08/2004]
Contact Name: Lisa Kruska
Phone Number: 202-693-4676
Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao
On September Unemployment Numbers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
released the following statement on the September unemployment numbers released
today:
“The economy has been through a great deal lately—devastating hurricanes
and rising oil prices. Yet the unemployment rate remains at 5.4% and 96,000
jobs were created last month. This shows the strength and resilience of
our economy and that the labor market continues to improve.”
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