Unemployment rate drops as job growth remains flat

Saturday, January 10, 2004

WASHINGTON -- The nation's unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in December, the lowest level in 14 months, as frustrated jobseekers gave up their searches with hiring at a near standstill.

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