Trump’s Labor Secretary Urges Democrats to End Shutdown to Release Jobs Data

The Labor Department cannot publish September employment figures until the ongoing government shutdown is resolved.

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  • Government Shutdown: A situation in which non-essential federal offices close due to the lack of approved funding, halting many government operations and services.
  • Employment Data: Official statistics that represent the state of employment, including figures such as job creation, unemployment rates, and workforce participation.