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Republicans slam President Obama over new jobless figures

Recent trends hold with the Labor Department reporting a gain of 140,000 private-sector jobs last month but a loss of another 20,000 government jobs. It's a monthly ritual in the race for the White House.

 

U.S. Lost 54,000 Jobs in August; Rate Rose to 9.6%

U.S. Lost 54,000 Jobs in August; Rate Rose to 9.6%

Private employers added 67,000 jobs, more than forecast, but governments shed jobs in August, the Labor Department reported.

 

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