WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, and hiring was stronger in August and September than first thought. The unemployment rate inched up to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent in September.
Us Economy Adds 171k Jobs; Rate Rises To 7.9 Pct.
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Fri, 11/02/2012 - 5:37am
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