Unemployment
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Ward 8 unemployment hits 22.5 percent, nearly triple the national of 8.2 percent
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With unemployment in Ward 8 at 22.5 percent--nearly triple the national average of 8.2 percent--school board member Trayon White and others are organizing a protest on July 28 to demand jobs in the area.
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Unemployment rate holds steady again at 8.2 percent
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U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is still struggling three years after the recession ended.
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Unemployment benefit filings down last week
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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week but not by enough to signal a better month of hiring in June.
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Ralliers at Wilson Building defend D.C. hiring law
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District of Columbia leaders and advocates rallied Thursday in defense of a requirement that local residents be hired for at least 51 percent of the new hires once work has started on the project.
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Unemployment aid up last week
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More Americans sought unemployment aid last week, suggesting hiring remains sluggish.
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May unemployment rate rises to 8.2 percent
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U.S. employers created 69,000 jobs in May, the fewest in a year, and the unemployment rate ticked up. The dismal jobs figures could fan fears that the economy is sputtering.
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Virginia unemployment rate lowest in Arlington
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Arlington County had Virginia's lowest jobless rate in April, followed by Fairfax County.
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Unemployment benefit filings declined last week
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The number of people seeking unemployment benefits changed little last week, signaling modest job growth.
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Unemployment rate falls in D.C., two-thirds of US states
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The unemployment rate fell in D.C. and in two-thirds of U.S. states last month, evidence that modest economic growth is boosting hiring in most areas of the country.
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Unemployment benefit filings remain the same
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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, suggesting modest but steady gains in the job market.
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Americans filing for unemployment down last week
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The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits ticked down last week after dropping sharply the previous week, evidence hiring could pick up this month.
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Unemployment in U.S. hits three-month high
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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits remained stuck near a three-month high last week, a sign that hiring has likely slowed since winter.
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Overqualified college graduates still facing tough job market
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A weak labor market already has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed in positions that don't fully use their skills and knowledge.
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Unemployment benefits dip last week
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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week but remained higher than it's been in recent weeks.
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U.S. unemployment applications on the rise
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More people sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting that the job market's recovery remains slow.
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U.S. dollar declines after weaker jobs report
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The dollar fell against most major currencies in light trading Friday following a weak U.S. jobs report.
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Unemployment benefit filings at four-year low
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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to a four-year low last week, as layoffs slow and the job market strengthens.
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Va. jobless rate fell to 5.7 percent in February
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Virginia's unemployment rate continues to fall and remains below the national average.
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