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U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the U.S. Economy added 151,000 jobs in February, including 10,000 in manufacturing and 52,000 in health care.
The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1%, and federal government jobs declined by 10,000, highlighting an ongoing reduction in the government workforce.
Health care was the top job creator, adding 52,000 positions, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1% from January.
Federal government jobs fell by 10,000 as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce bureaucracy, according to the report.

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