The May jobs numbers, released Friday morning, were excellent. If I were still working in the White House, I would have received the numbers around 1 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday. I’d have closed the door of my office and let out a private exclamation of delight. A few hours later I’d have briefed President Obama. He too would have been excited, as he was the 13 times I briefed him on a number that came in even higher than the 223,000 jobs added last month. We then would have waited until 9:30 a.m. Friday to share our enthusiasm, and the news, with the public.
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