Flat Job Gains
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) summary of the Employment Situation for February underlined the cautious behavior of U.S. employers rather than the mid-winter optimism that last month’s jobs report…
The Economy
The country may be struggling, but EPIC is optimistic about the future of the American economy because the American people are innovative and capable.
We’re working on policies to support families and strengthen our economy by reducing regulation, shrinking the Washington bureaucracy, and fostering opportunity.
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