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U.S. Economy Sheds More Jobs in July

August 6, 2010 No Comments

The latest employment report shows that the job market continues to struggle. The Census Bureau laid off more temporary workers last month, and the economy overall lost 131,000 jobs. While the federal government shrank, the private sector created only 71,000 jobs. Gains occurred in manufacturing, health care, and mining. But employment in temporary-help services — ...

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