Private employers added 67,000 jobs, more than forecast, but governments shed jobs in August, the Labor Department reported.
U.s. Lost 54,000 Jobs In August; Rate Rose To 9.6%
By CHRISTINE HAUSER, New York Times
Fri, 09/03/2010 - 6:02am
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