The United States economy gained a net 69,000 jobs in May, the Labor Department said, a dismal showing as the unemployment rate rose to 8.2 percent.
U.s. Added 69,000 Jobs In May; Jobless Rate At 8.2%
By SHAILA DEWAN, New York Times
Fri, 06/01/2012 - 6:04am
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