What does weak jobs report mean for U.S. economy?
681 views · Published 11 January 2014 · 1:53 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: CBS Evening News · 2014 · News & Politics
While the December jobs report indicates a drop in unemployment, the number is largely a reflection of Americans dropping out of the workforce. The percentage of Americans employed or actively looking for work has dropped to less than 63 percent, the lowest level since 1977. Anthony Mason reports
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