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Economy Adds 223,000 Jobs In June, Unemployment Drops To 5.3 Percent

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07.02.15 | 8:33 am
In this Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, photo, job seekers sign in before meeting prospective employers during a career fair at a hotel in Dallas. The government reports on state unemployment rates for December on Tuesday,... In this Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, photo, job seekers sign in before meeting prospective employers during a career fair at a hotel in Dallas. The government reports on state unemployment rates for December on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/LM Otero) MORE LESS

The U.S. economy grew by 223,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate rose to 5.3 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday.