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Outpaced by inflation. >> 30 million people, i'm talking about conservatives, republicans, democrats, independents would benefit from that. picking up, elevating the level in this country. and it goes to the issue of money and politics. and who gets called on the carpet, who gets helped. that's what makes it -- >> let's say that he had called for raising the minimum wage and let's say even in -- >> he would have massive support. 70% of people would support it. >> let's say that happened. 70% of the people have supported it. let's say it got passed and it went into law, that would be a good net...

West, opposing freedom, that we see. there is a reason that people are concerned. i think the muslim brotherhood, this is not the march of dimes. we are talking about an organization spiritual guide saying al qaeda's terrorism is justified when it is directed against opponents of islam, and against occupiers. last year the chairman of the muslim brotherhood talked about the camp david accords being against the laws of islam. these are deeply worrisome comments, not just for israel but for the united states of america. >> thank you very much for joining us. i want our viewers to hear what is ha...

Of people and over a million homeless. >> jamie: mixed news on the health of the u.s. economy. growth of u.s. gross domestic product picking up, but came on the heels of a disappointing jobs report. what it all means for millions of americans that are struggling right now. we're going to sort it all out when the financial expert tells us next. ;7

Employees. >> they are shep, 6800 new jobs in a three month period that ended in may. that was the largest jump in the last two years for a three-month period in new york 6800 jobs. compare that to last year when 44,200 jobs were lost in the financial sector right here in new york. and when you take alook at the unemployment rate for the financial sector, it's 6.9%. though generally tracks lower than other industries, let's say like construction where it's 20% and showing no signs of improving. shepard, every major financial firm we talked to said they are hiring. jp morgan. goldman sachs, ubs...

Accompanying statement? we're joined by berth a combs. >> they parse every statements. the key statements is that they will keep rates exceptionally low for some time. they said the economy is improving, but we still have employers reluctant to hire full-time workers. they do expect inflation will remain at low levels and stable for some time. they basically say firms are spending significantly more, household spending is picking up, but there's still some constraints there. they do see the economic picking up, but they're going to hold these rates low for some time as a measure of caution. we...