A gradual pullback in hiring and job openings has come as hundreds of thousands of federal workers are out looking for employment.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.

Republicans are trying to create tax deductions for tips, car loan interest and overtime pay. Experts say they wouldn’t benefit low earners much.