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Jobless Rate Less Scary For College Grads

by Adam Davidson, NPR
November 24, 2010

The Labor Department reported Wednesday that 470,000 Americans filed claims for unemployment benefits last week. That's a sharp decline, and the lowest in more than two years. But whether it seems like the economy is rebounding may depend on how much education you have.

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  • All Things Considered, November 24, 2010
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