EVANS PRAISES TODAY'S EMPLOYMENT RESULTS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Commerce Secretary Donald L. Evans praised today's employment results: "What a difference a year makes. A wakeup call has been sent that the United States economy is back. For three straight months, we've had job gains with more Americans working today than at any other time in our history. Since August, 1.4 million jobs have been created, including gains in manufacturing and construction. People are getting jobs and businesses are feeling confident as President Bush's tax cuts are taking hold. We will continue to push the President's pro-growth agenda until every American who wants a job has it."