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Secretary of Labor: US immigration system is 'a threat to our economy'

Secretary of Labor: US immigration system is ‘a threat to our economy’

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While that may be unlikely in a politically divided Washington, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said immigration reform is what lawmakers should be top of mind after Friday’s November jobs report was showed stronger results than expected, but a persistent skills gap. Friday’s report showed growth in overall employment levels as well as average hourly earnings …

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Yellen says 'no plans' to step down as Treasury secretary, sees 'possible' soft landing for US economy

Yellen says ‘no plans’ to step down as Treasury secretary, sees ‘possible’ soft landing for US economy

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday she had “no plans” to step down from her post amid continued talk of the former Fed chairman’s role in the Biden administration. Speaking at the New York Times Dealbook Summit in New York, Yellen said: “I am committed to staying [as Treasury Secretary]. I have no intention of …

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Public sector pay rises cannot keep pace with inflation, says transport secretary

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Anti-inflation pay rises for struggling public sector workers are “unaffordable”, the Transport Secretary has said, raising the likelihood of winter strikes on the rail network, schools and the NHS. Mark Harper said there was no ‘bottomless pit’ of money to meet the demands of workers planning to take industrial action in the coming weeks, even …

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