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Louisiana Unemployment 6.5 Percent In April

By Dennis Foley 6 days ago

There were more unemployed people in April than in March here in Louisiana, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.5%. March's unemployment rate was 6.2%.

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Unemployment Higher In Louisiana In March, Now 6.2 Percent

By Dennis Foley April 19, 2013

The jobs numbers are in and Louisiana's unemployment rate is up. Up to 6.2% in March from the 6% in February.

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Category: Shreveport/Bossier City News Tags: unemployment

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Unemployment Barely Changed Last Week

By Associated Press March 21, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment aid barely changed last week and the average over the past month fell to a fresh five-year low. A decline in layoffs is helping strengthen the job market.

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Category: Business News, National News Tags: unemployment

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Which Cities Have the Nation’s Lowest Unemployment Rates?

By Shauna Wright August 8, 2012 | TSMInteractive.com

The nation’s unemployment rate is currently stuck at 8.3 percent, but in some cities, it’s much lower. So if you’re okay with relocating, where should you start your job search?

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Category: Financial, National News Tags: unemployment