Hiring slowed to a near-standstill last month, raising doubts that the economy will rebound in the second half of the year after a spring slump.
Stories Related to Unemployment Rose To 9.2 Percent As Hiring Stalls
CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune: Business
Fri, 07/08/2011 - 5:31am
Topics: economy hiring jobs unemployment unemployment rate
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