- President Joe Biden said April’s lower than expected job growth shows that his massive infrastructure and family support bills are needed now more than ever.
- The president rejected the idea that federal unemployment benefits are removing incentives for people to return to the labor force.
Hiring slowed dramatically in April, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by a much less than expected 266,000 and the unemployment rate rising to 6.1%.
Source: Weak jobs report shows need for massive jobs and families bills: Biden
