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July's job numbers were disappointing. Will August's be better?

As we approach the Labor Day weekend, the U.S. labor market will provide an update on how many jobs were added. August projections show a bit of improvement.

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Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent.
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.
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