Weaker Job Growth in July

The Labor Department recently reported that U.S. employers added 113,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.8%, contrary to experts' expectations. Analysts report the pause could reflect that the economy is slowing. Predictions had forecast the unemployment rate to remain at 4.6% and for new jobs to total 142,000. The Washington Post - August 4, 2006

At the same time, new business start-ups continue. As an economy, we need to put more support behind the small firms, helping them grow. That is where the true growth will come from!