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Economy added 74000 jobs in weak December report; jobless rate down to 6.7%
Washington Post Businesses sharply curtailed hiring in December after several months of faster job growth, according to government data released Friday, marking an unexpected stumble in a recovery that seemed to be gaining momentum. The Labor Department reported … December Jobs Growth Falls Far Short of Expectations US Economy Added Only 74000 Jobs in December Economy Adds Only 74000 Jobs In December; Jobless Rate At 6.7 Percent |