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Unemployment rate drops nationally, but rises slightly in New York State

The national unemployment rate dropped to 8.4%, with 1.37 million jobs added in the month of August despite concerns over slowdowns.

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Unemployment rate drops nationally, but rises slightly in New York State

The national unemployment rate dropped to 8.4%, with 1.37 million jobs added in the month of August despite concerns over slowdowns.

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