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could the title CEAREPORT be changed ? maybrud then we welf FIRST INTERAGENCY DRAFT 10/19/2000 Impsone of PRELIMINARY & CLOSE HOLD CHAPTER 5 AND the family OFFICIAL USE ONLY WORKAMILY CHAPTER 5 stuff? LIVINGIN THE NEW ECONOMY Smarhood in In general we should other try to talk about topics as we have THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION FIRST came to office on a platform of "Putting mark Family People First." And indeed that pledge has been met. While the phrase "the new economy" Shapter typically brings to mind technological innovation and globalization, arguably one of the most important outcomes has been the change in the well being of the American people. By virtually If not, any measure, Americans are better off today than they were eight years ago. Furthermore, as we need to add highlight in the chapter, many of these improvements have benefited those who have been new among the hardest to reach. Yet despite the dramatic gains, there is still more to do. Through a [see combination of public policy and continued economic growth the country can build upon its WR accompl. recent successes and tackle the remaining problems. dor + can provide more Good News from the American Economy q needed] The record setting gains in the stock market and growth in the net worth of the wealthiest individuals have received much attention in the popular press. What is noteworthy about this economic expansion, however, is the breadth of its reach. The last few years in particular have brought tremendous gains to the poorest segments of our society. . The gains in employment have been astounding. Since 1993, 22 million new jobs have been created and more Americans are employed than ever before. The unemployment rate has General comment: shold add samething an emplayment of people u/ disabilities [let US know 1 you need info.