off the charts POLICY INSIGHT BEYOND THE NUMBERS Home Blog Today's Jobs Report in Pictures Today's Jobs Report in Pictures May 4, 2012, 9:10 am | By Chad Stone Today's employment report shows that job growth in April was disappointing for the second straight month and that the economic cost in terms of fewer jobs, less income, and lower growth remains very high. Below are some charts to show how the new figures look in historical context. Here is our statement with further analysis. See our chart book for more charts. Image Image Image Image Image Topics: Federal Budget, Economy Chad Stone Chief Economist Share Facebook Twitter Print Email PreviousHealth Insurance Exchanges Will Be Net Plus for StatesNextVote to Eliminate SSBG Program for Vulnerable People Continues Disturbing Pattern Stay up to date Email address Submit Receive the latest news and reports from the Center