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The reality underlying April’s jobs report, in facts and charts
Washington Examiner·5/8/2026, 12:52:51 PM
Friday’s jobs report showed the economy adding 115,00 jobs and the unemployment rate held steady at a low 4.3%  But sometimes, the headline numbers can be misleading. They can bounce around from month to month.   A look at the details of the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and the trend over recent months, can reveal […]
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The official jobs report paints a rosy picture, but dug deeper reveals a struggling economy!
Read full story at Washington Examiner AMERICA'S JOB ENGINE IS SLOWING
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The economy may seem strong on the surface, but we must look to God for true security. As Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.""Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
— John 8:32