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Europe Meets D.C.: The American Dream and celebrity news

WTOP's European interns discuss the differences in unemployment and celebrity news in this week's edition of Europe Meets D.C.

Tags: Europe meets D.C., American University, Germany, Norway, celebrities, Petraeus, Alina Braun, Christine Amdam

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Local auto shop offers car repairs for struggling families

A family-owned auto shop in Fairfax County has an unusual way of helping people who are looking for a job or struggling to make ends meet.

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, Wiygul Automotive Clinic

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How US states fared on jobless aid applications

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, a possible sign of a healing job market. But Labor Department officials cautioned that the figures were distorted by Superstorm Sandy.

Tags: economy, Virginia

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Obama, Romney make last-minute pleas in close race

Tags: elections, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Hampton Roads, military spending, sequestration, Richmond International Raceway, Medicare

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The good and the bad news about jobs recovery

The good news: employers are starting to hire again. The bad news: the new jobs are low-paying.

Tags: jamie forzato, The New York Times, jobs, employment, national employment law project

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Va. initiative targets veteran unemployment

Instead of focusing on helping veterans with job searches, Virginia Values Veterans will help employers that want to hire, train and retain them.

Tags: veterans, jobs, Virginia Values Veterans, Department of Veterans Services, V3, TMG Inc

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6 careers that have staying power

If you are looking for a new career, here are six fields experiencing job growth.

Tags: darci marchese, careers, Yahoo!

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Mailing co to add 75 jobs to Va operations by 2015

Bedford County economic development officials say Mail America Communications Inc. plans to add 75 jobs and spend $5 million to expand operations in Forest.

Tags: Bedford County, Mail America, jobs,

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Va. jobless rate stays at 5.6 pct in May

Tags: Virginia Employment Commission

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