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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its October 2024 jobs report, revealing the creation of 12,000 new jobs. In response to these figures, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) expressed his concerns regarding the state of job growth.

"This is a very disappointing report - as many expected, job growth declined significantly," Arrington stated. He attributed part of this decline to factors such as the Boeing strike and recent hurricanes but emphasized broader issues at play. "Today’s report also confirms the truth of the matter: the Biden-Harris Administration’s tax-and-spend agenda is the greatest impediment to economic growth for working families."

Arrington criticized President Biden's reaction to previous reports, stating that despite positive claims, key economic indicators suggest challenges persist. He highlighted that "native-born workers have been left behind under Biden and Harris," with a significant portion of job gains benefiting foreign-born workers and illegal immigrants.

Arrington argued that "the Biden-Harris failed economic agenda has crushed living standards and extinguished economic opportunities for hard-working Americans." He pointed out that Americans are approaching an important election where they must choose between current policies or alternatives promising prosperity.

He called for leaders to halt excessive spending in Washington and adopt policies promoting growth, work, and energy independence. According to Arrington, such measures are essential to restoring quality of life and recovering from what he described as lost years under the current administration.

The BLS report indicates ongoing declines in job gains alongside rising unemployment rates. Arrington stressed that unchecked spending and regulations under the current administration have negatively impacted the economy, leading to higher prices and market volatility.

"The writing is on the wall," Arrington concluded. "The Biden-Harris Administration’s policies have failed American workers."

For further insights into economic trends from Chairman Arrington's perspective, readers can refer to his statements on other economic indicators available through related links.