Unemployment dips below 8 percent in September
U S unemployment rate falls to 7.8 percent marking the first time under 8 since Obama took office. Household survey shows 873000 more jobs. payrolls rise 114000, with July and August gains revised higher. Obama hails progress, Romney questions the recovery ahead of the November election. Social and political implications loom as undecided voters weigh the data.
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Unemployment drop spurs wild conspiracy talk before election
Analysts describe a 7.8 percent September unemployment rate as solid and factual. The misgiving fueled by Jack Welch and conspiracy chatter contrasts with Labor Department assurances of nonpolitical data. Markets initially rose but then cooled as investors weighed the figures against a broader recovery and central bank actions.
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Baker University honors Boyd Center dedication
The Ivan L. Boyd Center for Collaborative Science Education at Baker University was dedicated in Mulvane Science Hall after a decade of planning. Hartley Hall links to donors Ross and Christine Hartley, whose 1.6 million gift helped fund the 10.3 million renovation and 9,000 square foot addition. Students like Sean Webb note substantial lab space gains and modern facilities, with festivities running through homecoming weekend.
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