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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 2004

Page

3

Unemployment Here a Look at the Past Year

A glimpse at the unemployment rate over the last year shows seasonal adjustments and shifts in joblessness. Data highlight changes in labor market conditions across periods, reflecting economic trends and policy influences.

Jobs up as candidates debate outlook

August payrolls rose by 144000 lifting the unemployment rate to 5.4 percent as Bush and Kerry clashed over the economy. Analysts saw modest growth ahead amid a summer lull with revisions lifting June and July totals, while the Dow fell and job seekers faced a 19 week average duration. The Labor Department noted Hurricane Charley had no employment impact and observers expect gradual Fed rate hikes toward 200000 monthly gains as the economy heals.

Washington Labor Department George W. Bush John Kerry Bush Pennsylvania Lynn Reaser Banc of America Capital Management Mark Zandi Economy.com Wall Street Florida Kerry Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan Fed

Drivers grudgingly submit to sky high gasoline prices

A United States survey shows rising fuel costs alter driving habits with many accepting higher prices. Patricia North in Orange Virginia and Neil Funk in Chicago illustrate consumer frustration yet continued mobility as demand and crude futures influence market dynamics during the Labor Day period.

Orange Patricia North North Wal-Mart Stores Inc AAA Neil Funk Chicago Iraq Russia New York Mercantile Exchange

Enron rescue firm seeks 25 million success fee

Stephen Forbes Cooper LLC seeks a 25 million success fee from a Manhattan bankruptcy court for guiding Enron through Chapter 11. The filing notes 63.4 million already earned and claims the firm added 6.2 billion to the estate from 12.85 billion asset sales.

Houston Enron Corp Stephen Forbes Cooper Cooper Enron

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