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Job growth defies expectations but economic questions remain
The strength of the jobs market stunned again with a report surpassing most expectations. Employers added 336,000 jobs in September while unemployment remained at 3.8 percent. We also learned that nearly 120,000 more jobs were created in July and August than originally reported. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports on the job market that continues to defy headwinds facing the economy.
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