Morning Wire Labor Market & Vanderbilt Children’s Gender Clinic | 10.10.22
Oct 10, 2022
The U.S. labor market is experiencing a slowdown, raising concerns about job growth and economic stability. Amid this backdrop, Vanderbilt University has paused gender surgeries for minors due to rising ethical concerns and public scrutiny. In New York, the gubernatorial race heats up, with a surprising challenge from Republican Lee Zeldin focusing on crime. This political landscape highlights the tensions between socioeconomic issues and healthcare policies, setting the stage for a transformative moment in U.S. politics.
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Slowing US Job Growth
- The U.S. labor market slowed in September, with job growth dropping 16% from August and 34% from the first half of 2023.
- Despite unemployment falling to 3.5%, this is largely due to a shrinking labor force, as more Americans stopped seeking work.
Vanderbilt Pauses Gender Surgeries for Minors
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center paused gender surgeries for minors after videos showed doctors discussing the profitability of these procedures.
- This follows a national trend of hospitals reevaluating such treatments amid growing scrutiny.
New York Gubernatorial Race Tightens
- New York's gubernatorial race is tightening, with Republican Lee Zeldin closing the gap on incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul.
- Zeldin focuses on crime, while Hochul emphasizes abortion rights, as key issues in the campaign.