Federal government shutdown delays jobs report release, adding economic uncertainty

The ongoing federal government shutdown postponed the release of the monthly jobs report, adding to economic uncertainty.

The ongoing federal government shutdown postponed the release of the monthly jobs report, adding to economic uncertainty. WASHINGTON —

The federal government shutdown has reached its third day , with senators preparing to vote again on short-term budget proposals from both parties , which have failed multiple times .

Bipartisan talks continue, but Republicans remain firm in their demand that the government reopen before addressing Democratic health care demands, which include extending credits for cheaper private health care and reversing Medicaid cuts.

The jobs report, usually released on the first Friday of every month, will not be published today d