Us Employers Post More Jobs, Cut Fewer Workers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers advertised more job openings in January, suggesting that hiring will remain healthy in the coming months. The Labor Department says job openings rose 2.2 percent in January from December to 3.69 million.Read more on NewsOK.com

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