Unemployment rates jumps to 9.1% as U.S. economy adds 54,000 jobs
By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
The U.S. economy added 54,000 jobs in May, bringing the unemployment rate to 9.1%, the Labor Department reports.
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By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
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By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
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The number of people applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level since July 2008, the Labor Department reports today.
Unemployment claims fall sharply to 4-month low
By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
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Jobless rate steady at 9.5% as private employers add 71,000 jobs
By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
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U.S. unemployment rate drops to 10%
By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
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By Douglas Stanglin, USA TODAY
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Obama faces higher unemployment
By David Jackson, USA TODAY
Well, it didn't hit 10%, but the 9.8% jobless rate just reported by the Labor Department won't make President Obama very happy as he travels back to Washington from Copenhagen. And it will make Republicans very vocal. Less than 15...
