Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Economy

Biden Touts March Jobs Report: “Americans Are Getting Back To Work”

The jobs report for March saw 431,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6%, a low for the pandemic era.

WASHINGTON (Fwrd Axis) — President Joe Biden on Friday touted his administration’s efforts as part of the success to the nation’s economic recovery while also acknowledging the financial struggles brought on by the war in Ukraine that enters its sixth week.

The jobs report for March saw 431,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6%, a low for the pandemic era.

“Americans are back to work. And that’s good news for millions of families who have a little more breathing room and the dignity that comes from earning a paycheck, just the dignity of having a job,” Biden said at the White House.

Despite the record recovery for the economy, Biden’s approval numbers on the issue have struggled due to record inflation, rising consumer prices, global supply chain issues, and high gas prices. Over 75 percent of Americans disapprove of his handling of inflation and as a result the economy, according to an ABC News poll from earlier this month.

“Even though we created a record number of jobs we know — I know that this job is not finished. We need to do more to get prices under control. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up gas prices and food prices all over the world,” Biden added.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

The President said reducing the deficit would help combating inflationary pressures. Earlier this week, Biden announced his budget for 2023, which includes a 20 percent tax on billionaires in the country.

“It was the previous administration, through its reckless policies and mismanagement, that led to the record budget deficits,” he said.

Biden credited his Covid-19 emergency relief package and the bipartisan infrastructure law with helping the economy rebound during the pandemic. He also added because of his administration’s work, schools have remained open and a national vaccination program launched, driving down infections and cases.

“We’re building a recovery worthy of American workers, strong and resilient and it’s going to be able to overcome the head winds that it has — of Delta, Omicron and even war in Europe. Our policies are working and we’re getting results for the American people, which is what it’s all about, to state the obvious,” Biden said.

Stephen Anderson
Written By

Stephen Michael is a Political Correspondent based in the United States. He has reached a global audience with his coverage of the 2020 Election and Trump White House. Michael joins Forward Axis News after spending time with the Project Spurs Network since 2014 and covering reality TV in the UK, Australia, and Canada.

You May Also Like

Hunter Biden

The president’s son was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee earlier this month.

Israel-Hamas War

Biden said he would know within the next hour who would be among the second wave of hostages released.

Israel-Hamas War

The Biden administration has said that 10 Americans who are unaccounted for are believed to be among the hostages.

White House

Polls shows Biden's age remains one of his biggest election liabilities heading into next year's election.

Advertisement