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May 2023
19m 3s

U.S. Job Growth Held Strong in April

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for May 5. The Labor Department said U.S. employers added 253,000 jobs to the economy in April showing strong hiring despite a slowing economy. Heard on the Street Columnist Justin Lahart has more on the numbers. Plus, a major milestone: the World Health Organization declares the pandemic emergency over. Health reporter Brianna Abbott reports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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