While improving, the job market still has a long way to go before it can be counted on to provide a base for a sustained economic recovery.
U.s. Added 290,000 Jobs In April; Rate Rose To 9.9%
By CHRISTINE HAUSER, New York Times
Fri, 05/07/2010 - 6:00am
Topics: 2010 april economic recovery economy good news job market jobs
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