Economy Adds 173,000 Jobs In August, Unemployment Drops To 5.1 Percent

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

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The U.S. economy grew by 173,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate dropped to 5.1 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday.

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