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August 5th, 2011
08:33 AM ET
July Jobs: Unemployment rate falls slightly to 9.1%, U.S. economy adds 117,000 jobs
The U.S. economy added 117,000 jobs in July, the government reports. The unemployment rate fell to 9.1%.
Though the number are better than expected, will it be enough to ease investor fears?
ON AM this morning: Ali Velshi and Christine Romans break down the numbers with Tig Gilliam, CEO, Adecco Group North America. We'll update this post with the interview once it's ready.
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