Jan 4, 2013 (All Things Considered) — The Labor Department's final jobs reports for 2012 was released Friday morning. The economy added 155,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.8 percent.
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U.S. Unemployment Rate Held Steady In December
by Jim Zarroli
Jan 4, 2013 (All Things Considered) — The Labor Department's final jobs reports for 2012 was released Friday morning. The economy added 155,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.8 percent.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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