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May 5, 2017

05/05/2017: A hundred-some days of big promises

It’s jobs day, and a strong showing for April wrapped up a pretty packed week for business and economic news. We’ll talk about health care, the Fed and unemployment all on the Weekly Wrap. Then, we’ll dig into why wage growth isn’t keeping pace with jobs and bring you the latest on the French election. Plus, the view on Trump’s first 100 days from a breakfast table in Erie, Pennsylvania, as part of our series The Big Promise

What types of people will President Trump appoint to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors?
What types of people will President Trump appoint to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors?
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It’s jobs day, and a strong showing for April wrapped up a pretty packed week for business and economic news. We’ll talk about health care, the Fed and unemployment all on the Weekly Wrap. Then, we’ll dig into why wage growth isn’t keeping pace with jobs and bring you the latest on the French election. Plus, the view on Trump’s first 100 days from a breakfast table in Erie, Pennsylvania, as part of our series The Big Promise

05/05/2017: A hundred-some days of big promises