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unemployment rate holds at 9.7%

Friday

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest employment figures, showing the rate was unchanged at 9.7%. The Labor Dept. said employers cut 36,000 jobs in February. Pres. Obama spoke about jobs and the Joint Economic Cmte. held a hearing on the job numbers.
watch Pres. Obama     watch JEC Hearing   
read BLS: February Employment Situation

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