News Alert: U.S. economy adds 236,000 jobs in February; unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent

U.S. economy adds 236,000 jobs in February; unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent

Friday, March 8, 2013 8:40:13 AM National News Alert U.S. economy adds 236,000 jobs in February; unemployment rate falls to 7.7 percent U.S. employers ramped up hiring in February, adding 236,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment rate down to 7.7 percent from 7.9 percent in January. Stronger hiring shows businesses are confident about the economy, despite higher taxes and government spending cuts. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-job-growth-likely-continued-in-feb-fueled-by-consumer-spending-and-economic-gains/2013/03/08/c9f0078e-87c6-11e2-a80b-3edc779b676f_story.html Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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