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Wash. Senate Democrats tout long-term jobs agenda
TheNewsTribune.com
Senate Democrats on Tuesday promoted a package of bills aimed at bringing more skilled jobs to the state. By JONATHAN KAMINSKY; Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. — Senate Democrats on Tuesday promoted a package of bills aimed at bringing more skilled ...
Washington state Senate Democrats promote long-term jobs agenda aimed at ...The Republic

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IT Employment Reaches All-Time High
Sacramento Bee
By TechServe Alliance ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2012 -- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- IT employment reached an all-time high with an increase of 13300 jobs in January. January's record surpasses the previous all-time high set ...
IT employment sets a record in JanuaryVirginia Business Magazine

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The Idaho Statesman
Supervalu to cut 800 jobs nationwide
Chicago Tribune
MINNEAPOLIS— Supervalu Inc. plans to cut 800 positions nationwide as the supermarket chain tries to lower its costs. The company, based in Minneapolis, has approximately 135000 employees in total. It said Tuesday that the majority of the reductions ...
CORRECT: Supervalu To Cut 800 Office Jobs By Feb 25 In Turnaround EffortWall Street Journal
Supervalu cuts 200 jobs in Minn., 800 nationwideMinnesota Public Radio
Acme parent company to cut 800 jobsPhiladelphia Inquirer
BusinessWeek -Minneapolis Star Tribune -MarketWatch
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PR Web
Report: Silicon Valley sees growth in jobs, wealth
BusinessWeek
By MARCUS WOHLSEN Silicon Valley is creating jobs and wealth for highly skilled workers but may be leaving some residents behind as employment closes in on pre-Great Recession levels, according to a report released Tuesday.
Report: Silicon Valley economy sees growth in jobs, wealth, but some residents ...Washington Post

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Report: Silicon Valley sees growth in jobs, wealth
Fox News
SAN FRANCISCO – Silicon Valley is creating jobs and wealth for highly skilled workers but may be leaving some residents behind as employment closes in on pre-Great Recession levels, according to a report released Tuesday. The 2012 Silicon Valley Index ...

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Boston.com
EMPLOYMENT: Job openings jump to near 3-year high
North County Times
WASHINGTON ---- The number of available jobs in the United States jumped in December to a near three-year high, supporting other data that show a brighter outlook for hiring. Companies and governments posted 3.38 million jobs in December, ...
December 2011 JOLTS Predicts Employment Growth to ContinueGlobal Economic Intersection
Here's More Good News For Jobs MarketWall Street Journal (blog)
US Jobs See a 39 Percent Increase Since End of RecessionKGO-AM

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USA TODAY
Stocks rise on jobs report, progress in Greek talks
USA TODAY
By Samantha Bomkamp, AP NEW YORK – Stocks closed higher as Greece appeared close to announcing a deal with creditors to reduce its debt. By Richard Drew, AP Trader Anthony Riccio works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 3, 2012.
Greece to cut civil service jobs, despite protestsCatholic Online
Greece to Eliminate 15000 Government JobsNew York Times
Greece agrees to cut 15000 civil service jobsDetroit Free Press
Irish Examiner -Voice of America -Boston Globe
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USA TODAY
Apps industry has created 466000 jobs since 2007, study says
Los Angeles Times
AP Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? A new study suggests you're apt to find it in apps — the services and tools built to run on smartphones, computer tablets and Facebook's online social network. The demand for applications for games ...
Apps-related jobs tallied at 466K in USComputerworld
App Stores Create 500000 U.S. JobsInformationWeek
'App Economy' has created 466000 US jobsRegister
CNET -PC Magazine -Apple Insider
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Report: Silicon Valley economy sees growth in jobs, wealth, but some residents ...
Washington Post
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A new report says Silicon Valley is creating jobs and wealth for highly skilled workers but may be leaving the rest of the region's residents behind. The 2012 Silicon Valley Index released Tuesday finds job growth in the high-tech ...

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Patriot-News
Governor Corbett's Budget Plan Will Help Create Jobs, Improve Employment Services
Sacramento Bee
By Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 7, 2012 -- /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvanians who need jobs and employment assistance will receive better services from the Department of Labor & Industry as a result of ...
Experts: Pension, jobs take budget priorityAltoona Mirror

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The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
Pearson Plans to Move 900 Jobs to New Office Building in Hoboken
BusinessWeek
By David M. Levitt Feb. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Pearson Plc, the owner of the Financial Times, will relocate 900 jobs to a waterfront development in Hoboken, New Jersey, rather than moving some operations to New York. The London-based company's Pearson ...
Pearson Plans to Move 900 Jobs to New Hoboken, New Jersey, Office ComplexBloomberg
Pearson Education announces 900 jobs coming to HobokenThe Jersey Journal - NJ.com

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The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
Pearson Plans to Move 900 Jobs to New Hoboken, New Jersey, Office Complex
Bloomberg
Pearson Plc, the owner of the Financial Times, will relocate 900 jobs to a waterfront development in Hoboken, New Jersey, rather than moving some operations to New York. The London-based company's Pearson Education will keep more than 1600 jobs in New ...
Pearson Education announces 900 jobs coming to HobokenThe Jersey Journal - NJ.com

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AdvisorOne
Bernanke looks past January jobs report
MarketWatch
By Greg Robb, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke did not throw the spotlight Tuesday on last week's surprisingly strong January unemployment report, sticking to his forecast only moderate growth ahead.
Bernanke unmoved by strong employment reportGlobe and Mail
Bernanke Testimony Pessimistic on JobsAdvisorOne
Bernanke Defends Approach on Jobs, InflationInc.com
Reuters -Wall Street Journal (blog) -Human Resources Journal
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Chicago Tribune
Ill. gains manufacturing jobs for first time in 10 years
Chicago Tribune
Manufacturing employment in Illinois rose last year for the first time in more than a decade, according to a report released Tuesday. Illinois companies added 3496 industrial jobs in the 12 months ended November 2011, rising a half percent, to 817063, ...
Illinois Manufacturing Jobs Increased a Half Percent Over Past YearMarketWatch (press release)

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ABC Online
Rates, jobs and speedboats: the economy explained
ABC Online
The announcement yesterday by the Reserve Bank to keep the cash rate at 4.25 per cent as usual brought with it claims about economic management. At such times it is always worth while taking a deep breath and not saying anything too silly.
Bashing of banks 'could cost jobs'The Australian
RBA Poised to Cut Rate on Worst Jobs Since '92: Australia CreditSan Francisco Chronicle

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FoxReno.com
Nev. governor wants to create 50K jobs by 2014
CBS News
(AP) CARSON CITY, Nev. — Gov. Brian Sandoval said he wants to create 50000 jobs by 2014, a challenge he issued Tuesday in unveiling a statewide economic development strategy that focuses on regionalizing development efforts and broader marketing of ...
Gov. Sandoval Unveils State Economic Development Plan, Calls For 50000 New ...Nevada News Bureau
Gov. Sandoval economic goal for Nevada: 50000 new jobs by the end of 2014Reno Gazette Journal
Sandoval: Create 50000 jobs in Nevada by 2014Las Vegas Review - Journal
Sparks Today -Las Vegas Sun
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GigaOm
Apps-related jobs tallied at 466K in US
Computerworld
By Matt Hamblen Computerworld - Nearly half a million jobs in the US have been created because of the 1 million-plus applications designed for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, according to a new study. Called the "App Economy," there are ...
Apps industry has created 466000 jobs since 2007, study saysLos Angeles Times
App Stores Create 500000 U.S. JobsInformationWeek
Study credits 'app economy' with 500000 US jobsCNET
PC Magazine -Apple Insider -GigaOm
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HispanicBusiness.com
Jobs Numbers Undermine Romney's Raison d'etre
HispanicBusiness.com
By DeWayne Wickham In a turn of events that threatens to lay waste to the central theme of the GOP challenge to Barack Obama's presidency, the nation's economy appears to be solidly on a path to recovery. The unemployment rate in January dropped to 8.3 ...
Good jobs data force GOP pivotThe Hill
Stat of the Week: 257000 New Private-Sector Jobs CreatedInvestorplace.com
Bailed-Out Banks Won't Create Jobs: What Next?truthout
Sentinel and Enterprise -Economic Times
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Fox News
Software apps have triggered half a million US jobs, says study
CNET
by Lance Whitney February 7, 2012 10:15 AM PST Follow @lancewhit The surge in mobile software and other apps has also led to a surge in jobs, almost half a million added just in the US, says a study out today from CEO network TechNet.
Apps have created 466000 US jobs (study)ZDNet (blog)
App Economy: Study Says Mobile, Facebook Apps Have Created 466000 US Jobs ...Huffington Post
Study concludes growth in mobile, Facebook applications has created 466000 US ...Washington Post
MarketWatch (press release)
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The Idaho Statesman
CORRECT: Supervalu To Cut 800 Office Jobs By Feb 25 In Turnaround Effort
Wall Street Journal
("Supervalu To Cut 800 Office Jobs By Feb 25 In Turnaround Effort," at 10:24 am EST, misstated the time frame for the job cuts in the first paragraph. The correct version follows:) Supervalu Inc. (SVU) plans to eliminate about 800 corporate and ...
Supervalu cuts 200 jobs in Minn., 800 nationwideMinnesota Public Radio
Acme parent company to cut 800 jobsPhiladelphia Inquirer
Supervalu to Eliminate 800 Office Jobs to Reduce ExpensesBusinessWeek
Minneapolis Star Tribune -MarketWatch -CBS News
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