Cancel recess, cut the tape, lock in 3% growth: Why the jobs panic is dead wrong

Published August 10, 2026 9:00am ET



Congress should cancel its August recess and act on the warning in July’s jobs report. America needs legislative and regulatory action that turns rising investment and productivity into broader hiring, stronger workforce participation, and consistent 3% growth.

July’s jobs report is not proof of an economic downturn. It is a roadmap showing where America can gain ground.

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