Surprising jobs report shows strong hiring
The Labor Department's November jobs report showed the U.S. gained 263,000 jobs last month. But fears about inflation and a possible recession remain. Meg Oliver reports.
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The Labor Department's November jobs report showed the U.S. gained 263,000 jobs last month. But fears about inflation and a possible recession remain. Meg Oliver reports.
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