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Candidates React to June Job Numbers

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McCain statement: "At a time when our small businesses need support from Washington, we cannot raise taxes, increase regulation and isolate ourselves from foreign markets." Read it here.

Obama statement: "But, as these numbers demonstrate, the American people can't wait another six months. We need action now." Read it here.

New Labor Department figures show the economy shed 62,000 jobs last month. Unemployment rate holds steady at 5.5%.

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