The fact that he's lowered it from 10% has no bearing, I suppose. Would I like it lower? Of course I would; however, it's not possible to force companies to hire! Are there companies out there that are hurting? Yes. Are there companies out there that have had to shed payroll to survive? I'm sure. But are there companies out there that are making plenty of money and are using the economy as an excuse to squeeze their employees for all their worth? You bet.