U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

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U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

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