Washington Today (2-2-24): January jobs report much stronger than expected
February 3, 2024
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43:39Now PlayingWashington Today (2-2-24): January jobs report much stronger than expected
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as posted by the channelA strong January jobs report from the Labor Department, with 353,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate staying at 3.7%. President Joe Biden writing, "America’s economy is the strongest in the world. Today, we saw more proof."
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