A Sharp Drop In Job Growth Sows Concern.

The article discusses a report from the U.S. Labor Department released April 5, 2013 which indicated that the growth of employment in the U.S. for March 2013 was the lowest since June 2012 and marked the third consecutive spring of decreased hiring. Possible causes of the decrease include payroll taxation increases and the government's fiscal policies. Information is also provided on the unemployment rate and labor force participation rate, as well as the role of younger employees.