[Smlr_net] The labor force participation rate is at a low point

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Title: The labor force participation rate is at a low point

*Author:* David Brancaccio

*Source: *Maketplace Morning Report

*Date:* Nov 4, 2014

Summary: The monthly employment report from the Department of Labor will likely show the economy added approximately 240,000 jobs in October, and unemployment held steady at 5.9 percent, after falling below 6.0 percent in September for the first time since mid-2008.

*Link: *http://bit.ly/1GpAFVh

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