 That drop in salary budgets comes at a time as the labor market is cooled somewhat. Now 38% of the employers said they had trouble attracting and retaining top talent, down from 57% just a year ago. Dan Ronan, WTOP News. Still to come, pressure continues to grow from Democrats wanting President Biden to give up his re-election bid. More from WTOP's Mitchell Miller ahead. It's 8-12. High five. Up top.