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Rep. Cuellar’s Statement on May Jobs Report

LAREDO — Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released its May jobs report, which showed the US unemployment rate fell to 13.3% as the economy gained 2.5 million jobs: “The May jobs report demonstrates that the U.S. economy and workforce is recovering as a result of the actions taken by Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation like the CARES Act and the PPP Flexibility Act prioritized American workers and small businesses, kickstarting our markets and putting our citizens back to work. “However, I realize there is more we must accomplish before all Americans ...

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