Things to know for this week: College shooting in Oregon, U.S. job growth slows, unemployment at 5.1%, Bernie Sanders steps up his game, Biden not expected to join race in time for first democratic debate.
1. College shooting in Oregon
A gunman open fired at Umpqua Community College yesterday, killing at least nine and injuring seven people. The alleged shooter, Chris Harper Mercer, asked the students to state their religion before killing them. He died later as well, whether it is unclear whether he shot himself or whether the police shot him.
2. U.S. job growth slows, unemployment at 5.1%
The Labor Department reports today an increase of 142,000 jobs were added in September, significantly below economists’ expected 200,000 job gains. This decreases the likelihood of the Fed raising interest rates.
3. Bernie Sanders steps up his game
Bernie Sander’s campaign announced Thursday that they had raised $26 million from July through September. Sander’s campaign funding has almost caught up to Clinton’s, who raised $28 million within the same time period.
4. Biden not expected to join race in time for first democratic debate
Biden is still unsure whether or not he will join the presidential race due to his son’s recent death and is not expected to be present in the first primary debate on Oct. 13. He may announce his official plans in late Oct.
