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U.S. hiring takes big step back; shortages of workers, raw materials blamed

United States · 4:49 PM UTC

U.S. job growth unexpectedly slowed in April, likely restrained by shortages of workers and raw materials as an economic recovery bolstered by rapidly improving public health and massive government aid fueled a boom in demand.

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