The U.S. has experienced a record 86 consecutive months of job growth. But some nine million men of prime age—that is, between 25 and 54—still are not working. Helping these men get back into the workforce should be a leading public-policy priority. The GOP is using the problem as a pretext for cutting spending to help pay for tax cuts. Policy makers should start with the goal of getting people into jobs—not saving money.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 17, 2017 19:18 UTC