Economy Adds 160,000 Jobs In April, Unemployment Unchanged At 5 Percent

In this Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, photo, a restaurant posts a sign indicating they are hiring, in Miami. The Labor Department releases its weekly report on applications for unemployment benefits on Thursday, Feb. 11. (A... In this Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, photo, a restaurant posts a sign indicating they are hiring, in Miami. The Labor Department releases its weekly report on applications for unemployment benefits on Thursday, Feb. 11. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) MORE LESS
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The U.S. economy grew by 160,000 jobs in April, while the unemployment rate remained at 5 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday.

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