Delayed job report shows 119,000 jobs added
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US employment growth exceeded forecasts while the jobless rate ticked higher in September, illustrating a tenuous labor market that is unnerving American consumers.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett blamed the job losses on a reduction of economic output during the shutdown.
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Carly Kaprive left a job in Kansas City and moved to Chicago a year ago, she figured it would take three to six months to find a new position. After all, the 32-year old project manager had never been unemployed for longer than ...