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=Tracking U.S. Monthly Unemployment=

December 3, 2010 The unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent in November and nonfarm payrolls rose a weaker-than-expected 39,000, the Labor Department said.

Unemployment Rate
Percent of U.S. workers age 16 and older Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Monthly Change In Payrolls
Change in nonfarm payroll employment, in thousands Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics