Streak of solid hiring boosts 2015 confidence
The December employment gain and the strong 2014 total point to a robust labor market. Employers added 252000 jobs in December, with 50000 more in October and November combined than earlier estimates, and the unemployment rate fell to 5.6 percent. Average hourly pay slipped, while participation effects and weak wage growth temper the outlook as Fed policy moves toward possible rate increases.
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House approves Keystone XL bill amid veto threat
The House passed a 266 to 153 measure backing the Keystone XL oil pipeline, with 28 Democrats voting yes. The Senate juego faces a test vote with Obama likely to veto, while Nebraska court rulings allowed project access, and White House maintained opposition citing ongoing litigation and executive procedures.
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