WASHINGTON (AP) The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as weak hiring by private employers wasn't enough to keep pace with a large increase in the number of people looking for work.
State officials said Wednesday the wood products giant based in Federal Way, Wash., notified them Tuesday it was closing its engineered wood products facility in Albany.
Sept. 3 - Reuters Breakingviews Columnist James Pethokoukis, Markus Schomer of Pinebridge Investments and John Haltiwanger, author "Who Creates Jobs," discuss the August employment report and job stimulation.
Sep 3 - Japanese officials are struggling with the strongest currency in 15 years, but for consumers and some companies there have been benefits. Dan Sloan reports.
