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DC Leads Nation in Jobless Rate
Published 10 months ago
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The District of Columbia is reporting the nation’s highest unemployment rate for the third consecutive month. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show D.C. at 6% in July, compared with the national average of 4.2%. Experts cite mass layoffs under the Department of Government Efficiency and a steep decline in tourism as key factors. Neighboring states Maryland and Virginia are faring better.
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