Jobs report offers encouraging numbers

The World

Today the Labor Department reported 151,000 new jobs added to the economy ? the most in five months. Some are saying this could be a sign that the country’s financial situation is improving, and that the private sector could finally be gaining traction again. We’re joined now by Wall Street Journal reporter Kelly Evans, who says it might help the labor market finally lift off.

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