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Statement by Secretary Gutierrez on August’s Employment Report
Washington (Sept. 5)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released the following statement on the August Employment Report, which showed that the unemployment rate is 6.1 percent: “We are disappointed with today’s employment report. Congress should focus its attention on ways to help our economy. The tax cuts should be made permanent to help small businesses innovate and create jobs. Congress also needs to take action on an energy plan that expands domestic energy production and refining capacity and encourages the development of alternative energy sources.” (More) (Fact Sheet)
National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Honors Minority Businesses
Washington (Sept. 4)—At today’s 2008 MED Week Opening Session, "Managing Global Strategic Relationships," Commerce’s Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA) National Director Ronald N. Langston and Secretary of Energy, Samuel Bodman share the importance of global strategic relationships with minority business entrepreneurs. The 26th annual MED Week conference celebrates contributions made by minority enterprises and honors accomplishments of business owners and advocates across the country. (More)
Census Bureau Releases Geographical Mobility Data: Most People Stay Within the Same County
Washington (Sept. 4)—The Department of Commerce’s U.S. Bureau of the Census reports that 39 million people moved in the United States between 2006 and 2007, mostly staying within their same county. The desire to own a home, live in a better neighborhood and other housing-related issues were cited as the most common reason for moving. People in their twenties had the highest moving rates in 2007. (More)
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