National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the administration’s economic performance during an interview Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” pointing to high-paying industrial gains and broader indicators despite a surprise contraction in July employment figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, defying economist projections of […] White House Economic Adviser Defends Admin’s Record Following Unforeseen July Job Losses ...read more read less