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The Prognosis for the U.S. Job Market

December 23, 2010

The dismal economy and weak recovery were among the biggest stories in 2010. It was a year that showed promise for the jobs markets but ended with far too many Americans left wondering how they’d pay their bills. Senior Fellow Gary Burtless examines how the U.S. job market is doing at the end of 2010.

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