Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) has expressed concern over the ongoing government shutdown, attributing the lack of timely jobs data to Democratic lawmakers. In a statement released today, Walberg said, “Once again, our nation will not receive timely jobs data because Democrats are keeping the federal government shut down. This data is a critical tool businesses, workers, and policy makers use to assess the strength of America’s economy and workforce. Without it, our workforce is forced to navigate increasing economic uncertainty caused by the Democrat shutdown while workers struggle to pay bills or put food on the table."
Walberg emphasized the importance of ending the shutdown for economic stability. “It is imperative we reopen the government, return to President Trump’s pro-growth agenda, and restore certainty for our workforce and the American economy,” he stated.
The absence of new jobs data comes as policymakers and business leaders rely on such information to make informed decisions about hiring and investments.
