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US gains 157,000 jobs; jobless rate rises to 7.9 %.
WASHINGTON | The U.S. job market is proving sturdier than expected at a time when the economy is under pressure from Washington gridlock and the threat of government spending cuts.
Former salesman now pitching value of education
Keith Taylor, 56, knew it was time for a career change when his position as an office supply salesman fell into jeopardy.
Calls continue to restore unemployment extensions
Two years ago, Lansing resident Barbara McKinney lost her job working as a receptionist for the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. Ever since, McKinney's attempts to find a job have been met with resistance as she and her husband have been hit with health problems and hospitalizations.
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