A is the correct answer.
The 1st Amendment, broadly, prohibits B-D.
Politicians, instead, go on Cable news shows and try to "spin" the stories to get the public to see their side of the issue. They might explain their side and why or they might spit out the party line.
Jobs are the key to economic progress in the sense that an economic progress is not possible without jobs in the economy.
Jobs are also necessary to achieve high income levels - generally no income is possible without jobs.
So the statement is correct, but keep in mind that it's necessary condition, not sufficient condition!