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U.S. Economy Adds 638,000 Jobs as Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.9%
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On November 6, 2020 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the U.S. economy added 638,000 jobs and unemployment fell to 6.9% in October 2020.
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The Department of Commerce is committed to creating the conditions for continued business and job growth by supporting advanced manufacturing, fostering innovation, increasing trade and investment, and equipping our workers with the skills and training needed to succeed in a competitive global economy.
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