After strong jobs report, Treasury official discusses what it says

After strong jobs report, Treasury official discusses what it says about wider economy

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The Labor Department issued one of the last jobs reports before the presidential election, and the numbers are strong. It shows 254,000 jobs were added in September, beating expectations. Overall, the report paints a picture of a robust American economy which remains a top issue this election year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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