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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The gains were partly offset by losses of about 700 jobs in construction and 700 in financial activities.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Missouri's unemployment rate inched up slightly in February although the state also posted gains in the number of jobs.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Labor Department says applications dropped 41,000 from the previous week, when the storm drove applications to their highest level in 18 months. The four week average, a less volatile measure, rose 9,500 to 396,250.

Friday, November 02, 2012  US economy adds 171,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate ticks up to 7.9 percent

Friday, October 05, 2012  US unemployment rate falls to 7.8 pct., lowest since 2009, giving Obama a potential boost

Friday, October 05, 2012  Romney says 7.8 percent unemployment 'is not what a real recovery looks like'

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A new report shows Missouri gaining nearly 18,000 jobs last month while the state's unemployment rate held steady at 7.2 percent.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  A new report says Missouri's unemployment rate edged higher last month while the number of nonfarm jobs declined.

Friday, July 06, 2012  US economy added 80,000 jobs in June; unemployment rate unchanged at 8.2 percent

Friday, April 06, 2012  US hiring slows in March as employers add just 120,000 jobs, unemployment rate dips to 8.2 percent

Friday, March 09, 2012  Employers created 227,000 jobs last month, unemployment rate unchanged at 8.3 percent