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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Economy Unemployment in Arkansas rose to 7.2 percent in October

Posted by Max Brantley on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 9:17 AM

The Arkansas unemployment rate in October was 7.2 percent, up from 7.1 percent the month before. The workforce declined by 4,700 jobs.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Economy Unemployment in Arkansas rose to 7.2 percent in October

Posted by Max Brantley on Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 9:17 AM

Speaking of Arkansas Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate in Arkansas in March held steady at 7.2 percent, while the workforce dropped slight. /more/

The Arkansas unemployment rate in February held steady at 7.2 percent. Details here. /more/

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